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straphanger
(redirected from strap-hangs)

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strap·hang·er  (strphngr)
n.
1. One who grips a hanging strap or similar device for support while riding as a passenger on a bus or subway.
2. One who uses public transportation.

straphanger [ˈstræpˌhæŋə]
n
Informal a passenger in a bus, train, etc., who has to travel standing, esp by holding on to a strap
straphanging  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.straphanger - a commuter who uses public transportation
commuter - someone who travels regularly from home in a suburb to work in a city
2.straphanger - a standing subway or bus passenger who grips a hanging strap for support
passenger, rider - a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
Translations
straphanger [ˈstræpˌhæŋəʳ] nchi viaggia in piedi (su mezzi pubblici reggendosi a un sostegno)
straphanger [ˈstræpˌhæŋəʳ] nchi viaggia in piedi (su mezzi pubblici reggendosi a un sostegno)


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