hanging loop

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hanging, loop.

Meanings

nounhanging loop (plural hanging loops)

plural hanging loops

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hanging, loop.
  2. A loop for the purpose of hanging an article on a hook, another loop, or similar.
    1. A cloth strip at the collar of a coat, jacket; on a tea towel, an umbrella etc
    2. A loop made of other material, as rope or metal, attached to tools, pendants, picture frames, etc.

Translations

Czech poutko
  • poutkostrip for hanging a coat
Finnish raksi, ripustuslenkki
  • raksistrip for hanging a coat
  • ripustuslenkkiloop for hanging something else than cloth
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APA

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Chicago

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