Meaning of the word hanging in English
What does hanging mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hanging
US /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈhæŋ.ɪŋ/
Noun
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2.
the act of killing someone by tying a rope around their neck and allowing them to drop
Example:
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The criminal was sentenced to hanging.
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Public hangings were common in medieval times.
Verb
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present participle of hang
Example:
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He was hanging out with his friends at the park.
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The wet clothes were still hanging on the line.
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