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HANG

(noun, verb)
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There are 18 meanings of the word Hang.

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Hang - as a noun

A special way of doing something

Example: "He had a bent for it"

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The way a garment hangs

Example: "He adjusted the hang of his coat"

A gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms

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Hang - as a verb

Be suspended or hanging

Example: "The flag hung on the wall"

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    Cause to be hanging or suspended

    Example: "Hang that picture on the wall"

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    Kill by hanging

    Example: "The murderer was hanged on friday"

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    Let drop or droop

    Example: "Hang one's head in shame"

    Fall or flow in a certain way

    Example: "This dress hangs well"

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    Be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive

    Example: "This worry hangs on my mind"

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    Give heed (to)

    Example: "The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"

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    Be suspended or poised

    Example: "Heavy fog hung over the valley"

    Hold on tightly or tenaciously

    Example: "Hang on to your father's hands"

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    Be exhibited

    Example: "Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museum"

    Prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury

    Decorate or furnish with something suspended

    Example: "Hang wallpaper"

    Be placed in position as by a hinge

    Example: "This cabinet door doesn't hang right!"

    Place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction

    Example: "Hang a door"

    Suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste

    Example: "Hang the venison for a few days"

    Example Sentences

    "Please hang your coat on the hook."
    "They decided to hang curtains in their living room."
    "Don't forget to hang the picture on the wall."
    "She likes to hang out with her friends at the cafe."
    "He likes to hang posters of his favorite bands in his bedroom."
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    Word Game Points

    Is HANG a valid Scrabble word?
    Yes, hang is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
    US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

    HANG has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

    Is HANG a valid Words With Friends word?
    Yes, hang is valid for Words With Friends
    Valid Word
    HANG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

    Is HANG a valid WordFeud word?
    Yes, hang is valid for WordFeud
    Valid Word
    HANG has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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