hanging

adjective

hang·ing | \ ˈhaŋ-iŋ

Definition of hanging

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : situated or lying on steeply sloping ground

2a : jutting out : overhanging a hanging rock

b : supported only by the wall on one side a hanging staircase

3 archaic : downcast in appearance

4 : adapted for sustaining a hanging object

5 : deserving, likely to cause, or prone to inflict death by hanging

hanging

noun

Definition of hanging (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : an execution by strangling or breaking the neck by a suspended noose

2 : something hung: such as

a : curtain

b : a covering (such as a tapestry) for a wall

3 : a downward slope : declivity

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Examples of hanging in a Sentence

Adjective

hanging branches blocked our way for a good part of the trail light from a hanging chandelier filled the great hall

Noun

The hanging was scheduled for 3 o'clock. He was sentenced to death by hanging.

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

So there’s no more hanging out of the window for a quick puff. — Josh Duboff, Vanities, "What Prince Harry Has Reportedly Given Up for Meghan Markle," 12 Dec. 2017 So there’s no more hanging out of the window for a quick puff. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, "Prince Harry Has Reportedly Stopped Smoking for Meghan Markle," 12 Dec. 2017 Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Don't date: Cancer (June 21-July 22) Cultured, epicurean Cancers make great hanging buddies, but keep them in the friend zone. — The Astrotwins, Woman's Day, "Which Sign You Definitely Shouldn't Date," 4 Apr. 2017 The gym includes a piano and five hanging toys: an infant mirror, an elephant with a clacker, a frog with a rolling ball, a tiger and a hippo teether, each with different textures and colors. — Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, "Fisher Price Kick and Play Piano Gym," 30 June 2017 In Collins' honor, the organization is pushing anti-hate legislation in the county, where a noose was recently found hanging outside of a middle school. — The Washington Post, NOLA.com, "Slain Bowie State student laid to rest; hate crime investigation underway," 27 May 2017 Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) Don't date: Cancer (June 21-July 22) Cultured, epicurean Cancers make great hanging buddies, but keep them in the friend zone. — The Astrotwins, Woman's Day, "Which Sign You Definitely Shouldn't Date," 4 Apr. 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Bentley was opening her store in Silver Lake, and used Levine's wall hangings as a focal point in the shop. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "Here’s How Ceramicist Heather Levine Creates Her Celeb-Favorite Wall Hangings," 15 Jan. 2019 Because there’s no outboard hanging off the back, the whole topside of the hull is usable. — Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, "Testing the Yamaha 210 FSH: The Boat That Blew Up the Formula," 31 Aug. 2018 The hanging branches, composed of glossy green, flat segments, can reach up to 3 feet long. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "How to Keep Your Christmas Cactus Blooming the Whole Holiday Season," 27 Nov. 2018 This creates a hanging bed platform that floats in the center of the camper and pushes back up when not in use. — Megan Barber, Curbed, "Chic camper-trailer includes drop-down queen bed," 27 Aug. 2018 That streak ended when Nick Ahmed led off the fifth by lining a hanging, two-strike slider into left for a double. — Nick Piecoro, azcentral, "Diamondbacks' Paul Goldschmidt adjusts, launches go-ahead HR," 3 July 2018 The death was listed in the report as a suicide by self-strangulation and hanging, using a sweater. — Jeffery C. Mays, BostonGlobe.com, "Honduran man kills himself after threat of family separation at border," 10 June 2018 Democrats would already be calling for public hearings, if not hangings. *** A post-election debrief, quoted by the Washington Post, describes several prongs of attack. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, "Reid Hoffman’s Fake News," 11 Jan. 2019 Remember last year when Kim blasted Kourtney for copying her Christmas hanging lights? — Araceli Cruz, Teen Vogue, "Kylie Jenner Shows Off Gigantic Gold Christmas Tree," 4 Dec. 2018

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