coatrack
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of coatrack
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Cos make detachable hoods with dicky-style bib fronts which can be layered under a smart coat when rain is forecast, instantly streamlining your coatrack.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 20, 2020
I installed a coatrack over the top, and whenever I needed to retrieve a jacket, or a towel, I stood on my desk chair, swivelling uncertainly.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 2, 2019
A shoe rack and a wall-mounted coatrack allow you to store a lot of stuff while using minimal floor space.
From Slate ● Jan. 4, 2019
Tania pointed to the phone, which stood on a little shelf next to the coatrack.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 7, 2013
Scipio hung his hat on Victor’s coatrack and looked around.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
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