hang off

verb

hung off; hanging off; hangs off

Examples of hang off in a Sentence

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The ubiquitous carbon fiber looks amazing, of course, from the wide front intake to the active-aero winglets, fairings, the seat subframe, and even the license plate holder hanging off the tail. — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026 The grayish-black orbs hang off of trumpet-evoking support pillars encrusted in round diamonds. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026 The others, with visible sensors and cameras hanging off every corner of the vehicles, look like prototypes. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Amid an intense fight, Kiara manages to hit a button that puts Groff, tangled in ropes, hanging off the boat. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hang off

Word History

First Known Use

1641, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hang off was in 1641

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“Hang off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20off. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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