Hanging — synonyms, definition

1. hanging (a)

aloft ceiling dangling deadlocked indeterminate over overhanging overhead pending swinging tentative top uncertain upper upward

2. hanging (Noun)

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hanging (Noun) — Decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window. ex. "the cold castle walls were covered with hangings"

hanging (Noun) — A form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead. ex. "in those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment"

hanging (Noun) — The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely). ex. "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"

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3. hanging (a/o)

aloft ceiling over overhead top upper upward

4. hanging (Verb)

adverting attending clinging falling flowing giving ear hanging up paying heed

hanging (Verb) — Be suspended or hanging. ex. "The flag hung on the wall"

hanging (Verb) — Cause to be hanging or suspended. ex. "Hang that picture on the wall" ex. "hang up that picture on the wall"

hanging (Verb) — Let drop or droop. ex. "Hang one's head in shame"

hanging (Verb) — Fall or flow in a certain way. ex. "This dress hangs well"

hanging (Verb) — Be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive. ex. "This worry hangs on my mind" ex. "The cloud of suspicion hangs over her"

hanging (Verb) — Give heed (to). ex. "She hung on his every word"

hanging (Verb) — Be suspended or poised. ex. "Heavy fog hung over the valley"

hanging (Verb) — Hold on tightly or tenaciously. ex. "hang on to your father's hands"

hanging (Verb) — Be exhibited. ex. "Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museum"

hanging (Verb) — Prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury.

hanging (Verb) — Decorate or furnish with something suspended. ex. "Hang wallpaper"

hanging (Verb) — Be placed in position as by a hinge. ex. "This cabinet door doesn't hang right!"

hanging (Verb) — Place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction. ex. "hang a door"

hanging (Verb) — Suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste. ex. "hang the venison for a few days"

hanging (Verb) — (of a computer) stop responding to input devices such as keyboard or mouse. ex. "when I press return the computer hangs"

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