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Hangar

usgb/ˈhæŋər/Volume
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Not 'Hanger'

Don't confuse 'hangar' with 'hanger', which is for clothes.

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The pilot went to the hangar, not to hang his coat on a hanger.
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Specific Use

Use 'hangar' specifically for structures that house aircraft, not for other vehicles.

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The helicopter was parked in the hangar overnight.
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Associated Words

Often used with words like 'aircraft', 'airport', 'airplane', and 'door'.

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The aircraft hangar's sliding door was large enough for jets.
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