hangar
airport
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A hangar is a building specifically designed for storing aircraft. The word comes from French and was adopted into English in the 19th century, initially referring to shelters or sheds for carriages before aviation became widespread.1
The term is often confused with "hanger," which refers to an object used for hanging things, such as clothes. A "hangar deck" is a specific term used on aircraft carriers for a deck below the flight deck where aircraft are housed.12
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