verbπShareTo be or remain suspended."The lights hung from the ceiling."physicspositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo float, as if suspended."The smoke hung in the room."physicsnatureChat 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 tennis ball hangs on the worn clay court, giving my opponent extra time to react. "sporttechnicalChat 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."positionphysicsactionChat 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."utilityactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo execute (someone) by suspension from the neck."The culprits were hanged from the nearest tree."lawgovernmentactionstateChat 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."lawgovernmentactioninhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used in maledictions) To damn.""Hangs him who stole my bicycle!" "cursereligiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo loiter, hang around, to spend time idly."After school, Mark usually hangs at the park with his friends before going home. "actiontimesocietyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exhibit (an object) by hanging."The museum hangs the famous painting in the main gallery. "artbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall)."My dad hangs wallpaper in our living room every spring. "buildingarchitecturepropertymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decorate (something) with hanging objects."She hangs colorful ornaments on the Christmas tree. "appearanceartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain persistently in one's thoughts."The teacher's criticism of my project still hangs in my mind. "mindsoulChat 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."computingtechnologyelectronicsmachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a program or computer) to stop responding."The program has a bug that can hang the system."computingtechnologyinternetelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture."In chess, moving your queen too early hangs it, making it vulnerable to capture by your opponent. "gamesportactionChat 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."situationwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch.""The pitcher hangs a curveball, and the batter smashes it for a home run." "sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
