Definition of hang
hung
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\ˈhəŋ\
also hanged
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\ˈhaŋd\;
hanging
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\ˈhaŋ-iŋ\
transitive verb
1 a
: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
intransitive verb
1 a
: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
:to pass time idly or in relaxing or socializing
- hanging at the beach
- hung out with friends
13
of a thrown ball
:to fail to break or drop as intended
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hang fire
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hang it up
:to cease an activity or effort
- We all agreed it was time to hang it up.
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hang loose
:to remain calm or relaxed
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hang one on
1
:to inflict a blow on
- wanted to hang one on him
2
slang
:to get very drunk
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hang out to dry
:to leave stranded in a hopeless or dangerous situation
- The company hung us out to dry.
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hang one's hat
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
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hang ten
:to ride a surfboard with the toes of both feet turned over the front edge
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