Definitions
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- noun US Alternative spelling of
coat rack .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats
Etymologies
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Examples
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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.
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He indicated the coatrack; I hung my damp hat and cape.
Deadly Julie Chibbaro 2011
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As Polo and Will disappeared, I was left on the sidewalk hanging off Nick like he was a coatrack.
Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011
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He indicated the coatrack; I hung my damp hat and cape.
Deadly Julie Chibbaro 2011
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He indicated the coatrack; I hung my damp hat and cape.
Deadly Julie Chibbaro 2011
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As Polo and Will disappeared, I was left on the sidewalk hanging off Nick like he was a coatrack.
Fallin’ Up Steve Dennis 2011
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In the act of hanging her jacket on the coatrack next to the door, Amanda freezes.
The Kitchen Daughter Jael McHenry 2011
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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
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In the act of hanging her jacket on the coatrack next to the door, Amanda freezes.
The Kitchen Daughter Jael McHenry 2011
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He indicated the coatrack; I hung my damp hat and cape.
Deadly Julie Chibbaro 2011
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