Basic Details
Word: Clotheshanger
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device, usually made of wood, plastic, or metal, designed to hang clothes on to keep them wrinkle-free.
Synonyms: Hanger, clothes rack
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Hang out to dry: To leave someone in a difficult situation without help. Example: "He felt he was left to hang out to dry when his teammates didn't show up for the match."
- Hang by a thread: To be in a very precarious or dangerous situation. Example: "Her grades were hanging by a thread before the final exam."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She carefully placed her freshly washed shirt on the clotheshanger to dry.
Example 2: The clotheshanger in the closet was filled with coats ready for the winter.
Example 3: After washing the curtains, I hung them on the clotheshanger to air out and lose the damp smell.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first clotheshanger was invented in the late 19th century? Before that, people used nails and hooks to hang their clothes!
Famous Quote
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "clotheshanger" mean?
a) A type of shoe
b) A device for hanging clothes
c) A piece of furniture
d) A tool for sewing
Answer: b) A device for hanging clothes
2. Which of these is a synonym of "clotheshanger"?
a) Lamp
b) Hanger
c) Bed
d) Table
Answer: b) Hanger
3. Which sentence uses "clotheshanger" correctly?
a) He put the clotheshanger in the fridge.
b) The clotheshanger was broken during the move.
c) The clotheshanger was too heavy to lift.
d) She used the clotheshanger to play music.
Answer: b) The clotheshanger was broken during the move.
4. Which idiom means to be left without help?
a) Hang out to dry
b) Hang by a thread
c) Pull the rug out
d) In the same boat
Answer: a) Hang out to dry
5. What is the opposite of "clotheshanger"?
a) N/A
b) Clothes basket
c) Shelf
d) Closet
Answer: a) N/A
