hang time
noun
: the amount of time a kicked football remains in the air
also
: the length of time a leaping athlete is in the air
Examples of hang time in a Sentence
He got some amazing hang time on that pass.
Recent Examples on the Web
The harvest occurred in October, before the November rains, giving the grapes plenty of hang time.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023
Add an Evening Glow Come fall, the sun sets earlier, which can seriously infringe on your outdoor hang time.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 12 June 2023
On special teams, Lanning said the punters did better in this scrimmage with hang time and location.
—oregonlive, 23 Apr. 2023
Dicker also worked on his punting, but a few scouts wanted to see more hang time on those attempts and his kickoffs, while reaching the distance needed more hang time as well.
—Dallas News, 12 Mar. 2022
The biggest thing has to be hang time.
—Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 28 July 2022
The golfers have the opportunity to hit off mats and track their ball speed, launch angle, curve, peak height, hang time, carry and roll distance and total yards.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2023
Also, when growing seasons are too short or have lower heat accumulation, then ‘hang time’ has to be used to manage flavor development and adequate sugar levels.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021
Scott had a net average of 41.5 yards and consistently drew praise for his hang time last season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2023
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2023
Add an Evening Glow Come fall, the sun sets earlier, which can seriously infringe on your outdoor hang time.
—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 12 June 2023
On special teams, Lanning said the punters did better in this scrimmage with hang time and location.
—oregonlive, 23 Apr. 2023
Dicker also worked on his punting, but a few scouts wanted to see more hang time on those attempts and his kickoffs, while reaching the distance needed more hang time as well.
—Dallas News, 12 Mar. 2022
The biggest thing has to be hang time.
—Charlie Goldsmith, The Enquirer, 28 July 2022
The golfers have the opportunity to hit off mats and track their ball speed, launch angle, curve, peak height, hang time, carry and roll distance and total yards.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 2 Feb. 2023
Also, when growing seasons are too short or have lower heat accumulation, then ‘hang time’ has to be used to manage flavor development and adequate sugar levels.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021
Scott had a net average of 41.5 yards and consistently drew praise for his hang time last season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2023
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“Hang time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hang%20time. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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