Hang

/hˈæŋ/

/ˈhæŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "hang"

to hang

VERB

to attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely

Transitive

Example

She decided to hang a picture of her family on the living room wall.

He hung his coat on the hook by the door before entering the house.

to be positioned in a way that the top part is fixed or connected to something, but the bottom part can move freely without touching the ground

Intransitive

Example

The old clock hung on the wall, its pendulum swinging back and forth with each passing second.

The curtains hung beautifully from the windows, adding elegance to the room.

to attach a painting, clock, etc. to a wall using a hook

to kill a person by holding them in the air with a rope tied around their neck

Example

In some cultures, hanging was a common method of execution for serious crimes.

In some countries, it is still legal to hang someone as a form of capital punishment.

4.1

to be killed by being held in the air with a rope around one's neck

Example

The judge sentenced the convicted murderer to hang for his heinous crimes.

During the Salem witch trials, many of those accused of witchcraft were hanged, a tragic consequence of mass hysteria and injustice.

fall or flow in a certain way

be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive

be suspended or poised

hold on tightly or tenaciously

give heed (to)

suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste

prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury

be exhibited

to attach wallpaper on a wall

Example

I am going to hang the design on the wall today.

She plans to hang the new pattern in the bedroom.

to relax or spend time with others casually

Example

" Let ’s just hang at my place and watch movies. "

They hung at the skate park all afternoon.

Hang

NOUN

a musical instrument that consists of a metal shape that is curved outward and is played by hand

Example

The musician played a beautiful tune on the hang.

The hang produces soothing, melodic sounds.

a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms

a special way of doing something

hang

ADVERB

in a bewildering and confusing manner

Nearby Words

handwriting is on the wall

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