plural hangings
1
: the act of killing someone by hanging that person from a rope tied around the neck
The hanging was scheduled for 3 o'clock.
He was sentenced to death by hanging.
2
: something (such as a curtain) that is hung on a wall especially for decoration
—often plural
There were several antique wall hangings in the house.
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“Hanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hanging. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.
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