verbπShareTo be or remain suspended."The lights hung from the ceiling."physicspositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo float, as if suspended."The smoke hung in the room."physicsspacenatureChat 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, bouncing strangely before finally rolling towards the fielder. "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."actionutilityChat 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."actionlawinhumangovernmenthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used in maledictions) To damn."May your project be hung, if you don't finish it on time. "cursereligiontheologysoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo loiter, hang around, to spend time idly."After school, the children often hung around the park, talking and playing. "actiontimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo exhibit (an object) by hanging."The art teacher hung the student's paintings on the classroom wall. "artbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall)."The workers hung the new wallpaper on the living room walls. "buildingpropertyworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decorate (something) with hanging objects."The students hung colorful posters around the classroom to celebrate the end of the school year. "appearanceartbuildingstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remain persistently in one's thoughts."The problem with the presentation hung in my mind all day after the meeting. "mindChat 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."governmentpoliticslawChat 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."computingtechnologyelectronicsmachineinternettechnicaldeviceChat 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 hung the expensive painting in a visible spot, hoping to get caught easily. "gameChat 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."militarynauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch."The pitcher hung a ball over the plate, and the batter hit a single. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSuspended by hanging."The hung picture frame was crooked, so I had to adjust it. "positionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareHaving hanging additions or appendages."The old house had a hung porch swing, perfect for relaxing on a summer afternoon. "appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a jury, unable to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial."The jury was hung, unable to agree on a guilty or not guilty verdict. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a legislature, lacking a majority political party."hung parliament"politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf 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."My computer is hung; it's taking forever to load the document. "computingelectronicstechnologytechnicalconditioninternetdevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of a person, slightly vulgar) Having a large penis (often preceded by an adverb, e.g. well hung)."He was considered a well-hung young man by some of the guys in his class. "bodysexhumanpersonanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading