drop hanger

noun

: an adjustable frame for attaching a shaft bearing to the ceiling
also : the frame and bearing combined

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“Drop hanger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop%20hanger. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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