Word Information

Hanging

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Definitions for Hanging

noun
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
Synonyms
wall hanging
Examples
  1. the cold castle walls were covered with hangings
noun
a form of capital punishment
Examples
  1. victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead
  2. in those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment
noun
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
Synonyms
suspension dangling
Examples
  1. there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait
verb
be suspended or hanging
Synonyms
hang
Examples
  1. The flag hung on the wall
verb
cause to be hanging or suspended
Synonyms
hang hang up
Examples
  1. Hang that picture on the wall
verb
kill by hanging
Synonyms
hang string up
Examples
  1. The murderer was hanged on Friday
verb
let drop or droop
Synonyms
hang
Examples
  1. Hang one's head in shame
verb
fall or flow in a certain way
Synonyms
hang fall flow
Examples
  1. This dress hangs well
  2. Her long black hair flowed down her back
verb
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
Synonyms
hang
Examples
  1. This worry hangs on my mind
  2. The cloud of suspicion hangs over her
verb
give heed (to)
Synonyms
attend hang advert pay heed give ear
Examples
  1. The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
  2. She hung on his every word
  3. They attended to everything he said
verb
be suspended or poised
Synonyms
hang
Examples
  1. Heavy fog hung over the valley
verb
hold on tightly or tenaciously
Synonyms
cling hang
Examples
  1. hang on to your father's hands
  2. The child clung to his mother's apron
verb
be exhibited
Synonyms
hang
Examples
  1. Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museum
verb
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
Synonyms
hang
verb
decorate or furnish with something suspended
Synonyms
hang
Examples
  1. Hang wallpaper
verb
be placed in position as by a hinge
Synonyms
hang
Examples
  1. This cabinet door doesn't hang right!
verb
place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
Synonyms
hang
Examples
  1. hang a door
verb
suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
Synonyms
hang
Examples
  1. hang the venison for a few days

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