·noun A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
II. Hang ·vi To slope down; as, hanging grounds.
III. Hang ·vi To be, or be like, a suspended weight.
IV. Hang ·vi To lean or incline; to incline downward.
V. Hang ·vi To paste, as paper hangings, on the walls of a room.
VI. Hang ·vi To die or be put to death by suspension from the neck.
VII. Hang ·noun Connection; arrangement; plan; as, the hang of a discourse.
VIII. Hang ·vi To be fastened in such a manner as to allow of free motion on the point or points of suspension.
IX. Hang ·vi To put to death by suspending by the neck;
— a form of capital punishment; as, to hang a murderer.
X. Hang ·vi To be undetermined or uncertain; to be in suspense; to Linger; to be delayed.
XI. Hang ·noun The manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with, another; as, the hang of a scythe.
XII. Hang ·add. ·vi Of a ball: To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of ground.
XIII. Hang ·vi To fit properly, as at a proper angle (a part of an implement that is swung in using), as a scythe to its snath, or an ax to its helve.
XIV. Hang ·vi To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to Droop; as, he hung his head in shame.
XV. Hang ·vi To fasten in a manner which will allow of free motion upon the point or points of suspension;
— said of a pendulum, a swing, a door, gate, ·etc.
XVI. Hang ·vi To Hover; to Impend; to appear threateningly;
— usually with over; as, evils hang over the country.
XVII. Hang ·vi To cover, decorate, or furnish by hanging pictures trophies, drapery, and the like, or by covering with paper hangings;
— said of a wall, a room, ·etc.
XVIII. Hang ·vi To hold for support; to Depend; to Cling;
— usually with on or upon; as, this question hangs on a single point.
XIX. Hang ·add. ·vt To prevent from reaching a decision, ·esp. by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous; as, one obstinate juror can hang a jury.
XX. Hang ·vi To Suspend; to fasten to some elevated point without support from below;
— often used with up or out; as, to hang a coat on a hook; to hang up a sign; to hang out a banner.
XXI. Hang ·vi To be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from below; to Dangle; to Float; to Rest; to Remain; to Stay.