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hang

[heɪŋ] · noun

Meaning

  1. The way in which something hangs.
  2. A grip, understanding.
  3. An instance of ceasing to respond to input.
  4. A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
  5. A mass of hanging material.
  6. The smallest amount of concern or consideration; a damn.
  7. To be or remain suspended.
  8. To float, as if suspended.
  9. (of a ball in cricket, tennis, etc.) To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.
  10. To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
  11. To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.
  12. To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
  13. Cheap processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.
  14. Name and trademark of a musical instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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