English to English
hang
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noun (n)
- the way a garment hangs(noun.attribute)Example:
He adjusted the hang of his coat.
source: wordnet30 - a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- The manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with, another; as, the hang of a scythe.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- be suspended or hanging(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- cause to be hanging or suspended(verb.contact)Example:
Hang that picture on the wall.
source: wordnet30 - kill by hanging(verb.social)Example:
The murderer was hanged on Friday.
source: wordnet30 - let drop or droop(verb.motion)Example:
Hang one's head in shame.
source: wordnet30 - be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive(verb.stative)Example:
This worry hangs on my mind.
The cloud of suspicion hangs over her.
source: wordnet30 - be suspended or poised(verb.contact)source: wordnet30
- hold on tightly or tenaciously(verb.contact)Example:
Hang on to your father's hands.
source: wordnet30 - be exhibited(verb.stative)Example:
Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museum.
source: wordnet30 - prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury(verb.social)source: wordnet30
- decorate or furnish with something suspended(verb.creation)Example:
Hang wallpaper.
source: wordnet30 - be placed in position as by a hinge(verb.contact)Example:
This cabinet door doesn't hang right!.
source: wordnet30 - place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction(verb.contact)Example:
Hang a door.
source: wordnet30 - suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste(verb.change)Example:
Hang the venison for a few days.
source: wordnet30 - To suspend; to fasten to some elevated point without support from below; -- often used with up or out; as, to hang a coat on a hook; to hang up a sign; to hang out a banner.(verb)source: webster1913
- To be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from below; to dangle; to float; to rest; to remain; to stay.(verb)source: webster1913
- Of a ball: To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of ground.(verb)source: webster1913
- To prevent from reaching a decision, esp. by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous; as, one obstinate juror can hang a jury.(verb)source: webster1913