a frame or pole equipped with hooks or arms for hanging up hats, coats, etc
hatrack in American English
(ˈhætˌræk)
noun
a rack, set of pegs or hooks, etc. to hold hats
hatrack in American English
(ˈhætˌræk)
noun
a frame, stand, or post having knobs or hooks for hanging hats
Word origin
[1870–75; hat + rack1]This word is first recorded in the period 1870–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Mafia, asymmetric, immobilize, linkage, washout