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

There are potted flowers on the porch, and there’s an American flag hanging against the front wall. — Mike Giuliano, baltimoresun.com, "Diverse photographic landscapes at Howard Community College," 20 June 2019 The price point for her wall hangings varies by design, while pendant lamps range from $675 for small pendants to $1,125 for large pendants. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "Here’s How Ceramicist Heather Levine Creates Her Celeb-Favorite Wall Hangings," 15 Jan. 2019 Three things make Adolf Eichmann worthwhile as a movie character: his abduction, his trial and his hanging. — John Anderson, WSJ, "‘Operation Finale’ Review: Hunting the Architect of the Final Solution," 28 Aug. 2018 At Make Smith, pick up leather goods like chic backpacks and a hanging-plant holder based on a 1960s design from Sunset magazine. — Sunset, "Santa Barbara Guidebook: What to See & Do Now," 22 Jan. 2018 All photography and paintings must be framed and wired for hanging. — Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Amateur radio Field Day event set in Seven Hills: Sun Postings," 18 June 2019 In the hanging-chad 2000 election, George W. Bush paid no discernible political price for his party’s irrational exuberance in impeaching Clinton. — Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, "1998 Was a Seinfeld Election—Not an Impeachment Referendum," 6 June 2019 Domingo Santana crushed a hanging breaking ball from Eovaldi into the visitors bullpen for a solo homer and a 2-0 lead. — Ryan Divish, The Seattle Times, "Mariners lose first game of season on pinch-hit home run in ninth inning," 29 Mar. 2019 Life-size wall hangings of my three favorite Jewish baseball players — Sandy Koufax pitching to Hank Greenberg and Moe Berg as catcher — adorn the curved wall of my home’s staircase. — Andrew Silow-carroll, sun-sentinel.com, "Moe Berg’s life as ballplayer and spy presented in documentary," 4 June 2019

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