TL;DR
A gutter hanger is the bracket or clip that fastens a gutter run to the fascia and carries the weight of water, ice, and debris, with hidden hangers screwed through the fascia into rafter tails being today's standard over old spike-and-ferrule nails. Spacing at 24 inches on center is typical, tightened to 16 inches or less in snow country, because sagging between supports destroys the slope that drains the run.
What it means
A gutter hanger is the bracket or clip that fastens a gutter run to the fascia and carries the weight of water, ice, and debris, with hidden hangers screwed through the fascia into rafter tails being today's standard over old spike-and-ferrule nails. Spacing at 24 inches on center is typical, tightened to 16 inches or less in snow country, because sagging between supports destroys the slope that drains the run. Failed fasteners show as gutters pulling away from the roof edge after winter.
Where it sits in the glossary
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