hang
verb
\ ˈhaŋ
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hung\ ˈhəŋ
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also hanged\ ˈhaŋd
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hanging\ ˈhaŋ-iŋ
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also hanged\ ˈhaŋd
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hanging\ ˈhaŋ-iŋ
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Definition of hang
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to fasten to some elevated point without support from below : suspend
hang a picture on the wall
b
: to suspend by the neck until dead
—often hanged in the past —often used as a mild oath I'll be hanged
c
: to fasten so as to allow free motion within given limits upon a point of suspension
hang a door
d
: to adjust the hem of (a skirt) so as to hang evenly and at a proper height
2
: to furnish with hanging decorations (such as flags or bunting)
Hang the windows with velvet curtains. a room hung with streamers
3
: to hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner
hung his head in shame
4
: to apply to a wall
hang wallpaper
5
: to display (pictures) in a gallery
6
baseball
: to throw (a pitch, such as a curveball) so that it fails to break properly
7
: to make (a turn) especially while driving
hang a right hung a quick U-turn— Tom Clancy
1a
: to remain suspended or fastened to some point above without support from below : dangle
b
: to die by being suspended by the neck
—often hanged in the past He hanged for his crimes.
c
: to be connected as something relevant or related
thereby hangs a tale— William Shakespeare
2
: to hover or remain stationary in the air
clouds hanging low overhead
5
: to fall or droop from a usually tense or taut position
let the reins hang loose on the horse's back Their mouths hung open in disbelief.
6
: depend
election hangs on one vote
b
: to be burdensome or oppressive
time hangs on his hands
8
: to be uncertain or in suspense
the decision is still hanging
9
: to lean, incline, or jut over or downward
a rocky cliff that hangs overhead
10
: to be in a state of rapt attention
hung on her every word
11
: to fit or fall from the figure in easy lines
the coat hangs loosely
12
informal
: to pass time idly or in relaxing or socializing : hang around, hang out
hanging with friends hanging at the beach Off the track, Jones was all but invisible in Sydney. She prefers hanging with her husband … and a small inner circle of friends.— Mark Starr I had the chance to hang with Taibbi recently after he spoke to a Denver audience about his new book …— David Sirota
13
of a thrown ball
: to fail to break or drop as intended
hang fire
hang it up
hang loose
hang one on
hang out to dry
hang one's hat
hang ten
hang tough
1
: to be slow in the explosion of a charge after its primer has been discharged
3
: to remain unsettled or unresolved
The plans had to hang fire until the city council approved them.
: to cease an activity or effort
We all agreed it was time to hang it up.
: to remain calm or relaxed
1
: to inflict a blow on
wanted to hang one on him
2
slang
: to get very drunk
: to leave stranded in a hopeless or dangerous situation
The company hung us out to dry.
1
: to situate oneself in a place (such as a residence or place of employment)
looking for a new place to hang my hat
2
hang one's hat on
: to have or use (something) as a source of support
need a career to hang my hat on
: to ride a surfboard with the toes of both feet turned over the front edge
: to remain resolute in the face of adversity : hang in
hang
nounDefinition of hang (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the manner in which a thing is poised when suspended from above without support from below : the way in which a thing hangs (see hang entry 1)
the hang of a skirt
3
: facility with or an understanding of something
can't get the hang of this
4
: a hesitation or slackening in motion or in a course
a marked hang of the oar in the air before it dipped
give a hang
or care a hang
: to be the least bit concerned or worried
She doesn't give a hang whether she wins or not.