hæˈnæstər

Definitions

1. noun

A male figure in a mechanical or astronomical model, typically representing a heavenly body or a celestial object.

“The museum had a mechanical model of the solar system with several hanasters representing the planets.”

2. noun

A metal figure or statue, often used to decorate a building or a room.

“The hanaster on top of the cathedral was made of intricately designed brass and shone brightly in the sunlight.”