Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wall hanger

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.23 in modern English

Syllables: wal-l hang-er
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A firearm that does not function or is considered unsafe to shoot, usually an older firearm that appears antique or ornate in design, hung on the wall of a room as decoration.

noun

A caught fish suitable for display on a wall as a trophy.

Example Sentences

"In this case, the restoration is legitimate even though the gun will be a wall hanger and never be fired."

Inflected Forms

wall hangers (plural)

Questions

What does wall hanger mean?: A firearm that does not function or is considered unsafe to shoot, usually an older firearm that appears antique or ornate in design, hung on the wall of a room as decoration.

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