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A piece of furniture, typically a tall free-standing post fitted with large hooks, on which hats, coats, and other outdoor clothing may be hung. Cf…
A piece of furniture, typically a free-standing post with projecting arms, on which hats and coats may be hung; a hat stand.
A rack or free-standing post, usually fitted with hooks or pegs, on which hats (and often also coats, jackets, etc.) may be hung.