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wall hanger

wall hanger 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

wall hanger (plural wall hangers)

  1. 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.
    • In this case, the restoration is legitimate even though the gun will be a wall hanger and never be fired.1982, John E. Traister, How to Buy and Sell Used Guns, page 153
  2. A caught fish suitable for display on a wall as a trophy.

wall hanger meaning in Tamil

wall hanger in Tamil

சுவர் பொதியம்

Forms of wall hanger

pluralwall hangers

Questions about wall hanger

What does wall hanger mean?
Wall hanger means 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.
What is wall hanger in Tamil?
Wall hanger in Tamil is சுவர் பொதியம். See Wall hanger meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is wall hanger?
Wall hanger is a noun.
What is the plural of wall hanger?
The plural of wall hanger is wall hangers.

Words near wall hanger in the dictionary

  1. wall game
  2. wall gecko
  3. wall germander
  4. wall gun
  5. wall guns
  6. wall hanger
  7. wall hangers
  8. wall hanging
  9. wall hangings
  10. wall humping
  11. wall in

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