hang

US /hæŋ/
UK /hæŋ/
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suspend or be suspended from above with the lower part dangling free

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She decided to hang the painting in the living room.
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The wet clothes were left to hang on the line.
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2.

kill (someone) by tying a rope attached from above around the neck and removing the support from below

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In ancient times, criminals were often sentenced to hang.
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The outlaw was captured and sentenced to hang at dawn.
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1.

the way in which something hangs or is hung

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She adjusted the hang of the curtains.
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The dress had a beautiful hang.
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