Definitions

1. verb

to cause something to be suspended or supported in the air by a string, rope, or wire, or by a hook or nail attached to a wall or other surface.

“She hung the painting on the wall with a hook.”

2. verb

to cause something to be suspended or supported in the air by being attached to a string, rope, or wire, or by a hook or nail attached to a wall or other surface, especially in order to be worn.

“He hung his coat on the hook.”

3. verb

to execute or cause to be executed (a person) by suspending them from a rope or other cord, especially in order to kill them, especially as a form of punishment.

“The king ordered the rebel to be hung for treason.”

4. noun

a point at which something is suspended or supported in the air by a string, rope, or wire, or by a hook or nail attached to a wall or other surface.

“The hang of the swing was a bit too low for my daughter.”

5. noun

a situation in which something is in a state of being suspended or supported in the air, especially by a string, rope, or wire, or by a hook or nail attached to a wall or other surface.

“The hang of the kite in the air was beautiful to watch.”

6. verb

to be suspended or supported in the air by a string, rope, or wire, or by a hook or nail attached to a wall or other surface.

“The rope will hang for a while before it breaks.”