verbπShareTo be or remain suspended."The lights hung from the ceiling."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo float, as if suspended."The smoke hung in the room."naturephysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(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."The cricket ball hung in the air for a long time before finally dropping near the batter's feet. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect."He hung his head in shame."positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like."Hang those lights from the ceiling."actionutilitybuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo execute (someone) by suspension from the neck."The culprits were hanged from the nearest tree."lawgovernmentactionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be executed by suspension by one's neck from a gallows, a tree, or other raised bar, attached by a rope tied into a noose."You will hang for this, my friend."lawgovernmentinhumanhistoryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used in maledictions) To damn."My teacher said that if I didn't study, she would hang me with the low grade. "cursereligionsupernaturaltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo loiter, hang around, to spend time idly."After school, the children were hanging around the park, chatting with friends. "actionhumantimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exhibit (an object) by hanging."The art teacher hung the student's paintings on the classroom wall. "artappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall)."The carpenter was hanging drywall on the new bedroom wall. "buildingarchitecturepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decorate (something) with hanging objects."The students are hanging colorful posters all around the classroom. "appearancestylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain persistently in one's thoughts."The problem with the presentation has been hanging in my mind all day. "mindsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous."One obstinate juror can hang a jury."lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stop responding to manual input devices such as keyboard and mouse."The computer has hung again. Not even pressing ++ works.β When I push this button the program hangs."computingtechnologymachineelectronicsinternetdevicesystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a program or computer) to stop responding."The program has a bug that can hang the system."computingtechnologyelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture."The thief was hanging the expensive painting in the art gallery so it would be easy to steal. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be vulnerable to capture."In this standard opening position White has to be careful because the pawn on e4 hangs."situationmilitarywarpoliticsstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch."The pitcher hanging a curveball fooled the batter, and he struck out. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSuspended."The hanging vines made the house look older than it was."positionconditionstructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a piece) Unprotected and exposed to capture."The hanging artwork in the hallway was vulnerable to damage. "positionbusinessmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of an off-speed pitch) Hittable; poorly executed by the pitcher hence relatively easy to hit."hanging breaking ball"sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a person) ugly; very unattractive"My uncle is a hanging man; he always wears clothes that are too tight and don't fit him well. "appearancepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of hanging a person (or oneself) by the neck in order to kill that person (or to commit suicide)."Hanging is the punishment for one convicted of war crimes, there."actionlawinhumansocietygovernmenthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sometimes public event at which a person is hanged."The hanging of the bandits was attended by the whole village."eventlawhistoryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything that is hung as a decorative element (such as curtains, gobelins or posters)."The various hangings on that Christmas tree look nice."artstyleappearancepropertybuildingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe way in which hangings (decorations) are arranged."I dislike the cramped hanging in the gallery of 18th century painters."appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
