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hung

/ˈhʌŋ/

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To be or remain suspended.

Examples :

"The lights hung from the ceiling."

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To float, as if suspended.

Examples :

"The smoke hung in the room."

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(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.

Examples :

"The cricket ball hung in the air for a long time, bouncing strangely before finally rolling towards the fielder. "

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To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.

Examples :

"He hung his head in shame."

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To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.

Examples :

"Hang those lights from the ceiling."

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To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.

Examples :

"The culprits were hanged from the nearest tree."

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To 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.

Examples :

"You will hang for this, my friend."

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(used in maledictions) To damn.

Examples :

"May your project be hung, if you don't finish it on time. "

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To loiter, hang around, to spend time idly.

Examples :

"After school, the children often hung around the park, talking and playing. "

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To exhibit (an object) by hanging.

Examples :

"The art teacher hung the student's paintings on the classroom wall. "

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To apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall).

Examples :

"The workers hung the new wallpaper on the living room walls. "

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To decorate (something) with hanging objects.

Examples :

"The students hung colorful posters around the classroom to celebrate the end of the school year. "

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To remain persistently in one's thoughts.

Examples :

"The problem with the presentation hung in my mind all day after the meeting. "

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To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.

Examples :

"One obstinate juror can hang a jury."

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To stop responding to manual input devices such as keyboard and mouse.

Examples :

"The computer has hung again. Not even pressing ++ works. When I push this button the program hangs."

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To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.

Examples :

"The program has a bug that can hang the system."

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To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.

Examples :

"The thief hung the expensive painting in a visible spot, hoping to get caught easily. "

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To be vulnerable to capture.

Examples :

"In this standard opening position White has to be careful because the pawn on e4 hangs."

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Of a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch.

Examples :

"The pitcher hung a ball over the plate, and the batter hit a single. "

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Suspended by hanging.

Examples :

"The hung picture frame was crooked, so I had to adjust it. "

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Having hanging additions or appendages.

Examples :

"The old house had a hung porch swing, perfect for relaxing on a summer afternoon. "

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Of a jury, unable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial.

Examples :

"The jury was hung, unable to agree on a guilty or not guilty verdict. "

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Of a legislature, lacking a majority political party.

Examples :

"hung parliament"

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Of a computer or similar device, receiving power but not functioning as desired; working very slowly or not at all. The condition is often corrected by rebooting the computer.

Examples :

"My computer is hung; it's taking forever to load the document. "

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(of a person, slightly vulgar) Having a large penis (often preceded by an adverb, e.g. well hung).

Examples :

"He was considered a well-hung young man by some of the guys in his class. "

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