hang

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

   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.

2. 2intransitive verb

   To fasten in a manner which will allow of free motion upon the point or points of suspension; -- said of a pendulum, a swing, a door, gate, etc.

3. 3intransitive verb

   To fit properly, as at a proper angle (a part of an implement that is swung in using), as a scythe to its snath, or an ax to its helve.

4. 4intransitive verb

   To put to death by suspending by the neck; -- a form of capital punishment; as, to hang a murderer.

5. 5intransitive verb

   To cover, decorate, or furnish by hanging pictures trophies, drapery, and the like, or by covering with paper hangings; -- said of a wall, a room, etc.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To paste, as paper hangings, on the walls of a room.

7. 7intransitive verb

   To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his head in shame.

8. 8intransitive verb

   To be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from below; to dangle; to float; to rest; to remain; to stay.

9. 9intransitive verb

   To be fastened in such a manner as to allow of free motion on the point or points of suspension.

10. 10intransitive verb

    To die or be put to death by suspension from the neck.

11. 11intransitive verb

    To hold for support; to depend; to cling; -- usually with on or upon; as, this question hangs on a single point.

12. 12intransitive verb

    To be, or be like, a suspended weight.

13. 13intransitive verb

    To hover; to impend; to appear threateningly; -- usually with over; as, evils hang over the country.

14. 14intransitive verb

    To lean or incline; to incline downward.

15. 15intransitive verb

    To slope down; as, hanging grounds.

16. 16intransitive verb

    To be undetermined or uncertain; to be in suspense; to linger; to be delayed.

17. 17noun

    The manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with, another; as, the hang of a scythe.

18. 18noun

    Connection; arrangement; plan; as, the hang of a discourse.

19. 19noun

    A sharp or steep declivity or slope.

20. 20noun

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

21. 21noun

    the way a garment hangs

    "he adjusted the hang of his coat"

22. 22noun

    a special way of doing something

    "he had a bent for it"

    "he had a special knack for getting into trouble"

    Synonyms

    bentknack
23. 23verb

    suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste

    "hang the venison for a few days"

24. 24verb

    hold on tightly or tenaciously

    "hang on to your father's hands"

    "The child clung to his mother's apron"

    Synonyms

    cling
25. 25verb

    cause to be hanging or suspended

    "Hang that picture on the wall"

26. 26verb

    place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction

    "hang a door"

27. 27verb

    be placed in position as by a hinge

    "This cabinet door doesn't hang right!"

28. 28verb

    be suspended or poised

    "Heavy fog hung over the valley"

29. 29verb

    be suspended or hanging

    "The flag hung on the wall"

30. 30verb

    fall or flow in a certain way

    "This dress hangs well"

    "Her long black hair flowed down her back"

    Synonyms

    fallflow
31. 31verb

    decorate or furnish with something suspended

    "Hang wallpaper"

32. 32verb

    let drop or droop

    "Hang one's head in shame"

33. 33verb

    give heed (to)

    "The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"

    "She hung on his every word"

    Synonyms

    advertattend
34. 34verb

    kill by hanging

    "The murderer was hanged on Friday"

35. 35verb

    prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury

36. 36verb

    be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive

    "This worry hangs on my mind"

    "The cloud of suspicion hangs over her"

37. 37verb

    be exhibited

    "Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museum"