Thesaurus: hangings

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1. n decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window n a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead n the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely) v be suspended or hanging v cause to be hanging or suspended v kill by hanging v let drop or droop v fall or flow in a certain way v be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive v give heed (to) v be suspended or poised v hold on tightly or tenaciously v be exhibited v prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury v decorate or furnish with something suspended v be placed in position as by a hinge v place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction v suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste