hangar

/ˈhæŋɡər/

Definitions

1. noun

A building or structure for housing or protecting aircraft.

“The airport had several large hangars for storing planes during maintenance.”

2. verb

To store or shelter something, especially an aircraft, in a hangar.

“The pilot will hangar the plane overnight to prepare for the next day’s flight.”

Synonyms

  • barn
  • hanger
  • hangout
  • shed

Antonyms

  • exposed
  • open