Definitions

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  • noun US Alternative spelling of coat rack.

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  • noun a rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats

Etymologies

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coat +‎ rack

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Examples

  • The coatrack is a great beginning - everything should have a place in your room, so it's easy to see when something is out of place, and put it where it goes.

    Popular Posts Across MetaFilter 2010

  • He indicated the coatrack; I hung my damp hat and cape.

    Deadly Julie Chibbaro 2011

  • As Polo and Will disappeared, I was left on the sidewalk hanging off Nick like he was a coatrack.

    Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011

  • He indicated the coatrack; I hung my damp hat and cape.

    Deadly Julie Chibbaro 2011

  • He indicated the coatrack; I hung my damp hat and cape.

    Deadly Julie Chibbaro 2011

  • As Polo and Will disappeared, I was left on the sidewalk hanging off Nick like he was a coatrack.

    Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011

  • In the act of hanging her jacket on the coatrack next to the door, Amanda freezes.

    The Kitchen Daughter Jael McHenry 2011

  • Another hint is that people will keep mistaking you for an angry coatrack.

    Textbook error: Virginia's Confederate troops and the perils of online research Alexandra Petri 2010

  • In the act of hanging her jacket on the coatrack next to the door, Amanda freezes.

    The Kitchen Daughter Jael McHenry 2011

  • He indicated the coatrack; I hung my damp hat and cape.

    Deadly Julie Chibbaro 2011

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