hang
[heɪŋ] · noun
Meaning
- The way in which something hangs.
- A grip, understanding.
- An instance of ceasing to respond to input.
- A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
- A mass of hanging material.
- The smallest amount of concern or consideration; a damn.
- To be or remain suspended.
- To float, as if suspended.
- (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.
- To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
- To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.
- To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
- Cheap processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.
- Name and trademark of a musical instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG.
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