hang

1. v. i. To suspend; to fasten to some elevated point without support from below; -- often used with up or out; as, to hang a coat on a hook; to hang up a sign; to hang out a banner. Source: opted

2. v. i. To fasten in a manner which will allow of free motion upon the point or points of suspension; -- said of a pendulum, a swing, a door, gate, etc. Source: opted

3. v. i. To fit properly, as at a proper angle (a part of an implement that is swung in using), as a scythe to its snath, or an ax to its helve. Source: opted

4. v. i. To put to death by suspending by the neck; -- a form of capital punishment; as, to hang a murderer. Source: opted

5. v. i. To cover, decorate, or furnish by hanging pictures trophies, drapery, and the like, or by covering with paper hangings; -- said of a wall, a room, etc. Source: opted

6. v. i. To paste, as paper hangings, on the walls of a room. Source: opted

7. v. i. To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his head in shame. Source: opted

8. v. i. To be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from below; to dangle; to float; to rest; to remain; to stay. Source: opted

9. v. i. To be fastened in such a manner as to allow of free motion on the point or points of suspension. Source: opted

10. v. i. To die or be put to death by suspension from the neck. Source: opted

11. v. i. To hold for support; to depend; to cling; -- usually with on or upon; as, this question hangs on a single point. Source: opted

12. v. i. To be, or be like, a suspended weight. Source: opted

13. v. i. To hover; to impend; to appear threateningly; -- usually with over; as, evils hang over the country. Source: opted

14. v. i. To lean or incline; to incline downward. Source: opted

15. v. i. To slope down; as, hanging grounds. Source: opted

16. v. i. To be undetermined or uncertain; to be in suspense; to linger; to be delayed. Source: opted

17. n. The manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with, another; as, the hang of a scythe. Source: opted

18. n. Connection; arrangement; plan; as, the hang of a discourse. Source: opted

19. n. A sharp or steep declivity or slope. Source: opted

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