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Coatstand vs Hatstand - What's the difference?

coatstand | hatstand | Synonyms |

Coatstand is a synonym of hatstand.


As nouns the difference between coatstand and hatstand

is that coatstand is (uk) while hatstand is (uk) a device used to store hats upon usually made of wood and standing at least five foot tall, they have a single pole making up most of the height, with a sturdy base to prevent toppling, and an array of lengthy pegs at the top for placement of hats.

As an adjective hatstand is

(uk|slang) crazy, insane.

coatstand

English

Alternative forms

* coat-stand

Noun

(en noun)
  • (UK)

    • hatstand

    English

    Alternative forms

    * hat stand, hat-stand

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (UK) A device used to store hats upon. Usually made of wood and standing at least five foot tall, they have a single pole making up most of the height, with a sturdy base to prevent toppling, and an array of lengthy pegs at the top for placement of hats.

    • Synonyms

    * (pole with pegs) coatstand; hatrack, coatrack (US)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (UK, slang) Crazy, insane.

    • See also

    * (wikipedia "hatstand")

    References

    * Dave Gormans Googlewhack Adventure ISBN: 0091891965