Definitions
How to pronounce hanging:
Hanging - as a noun
Decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
Example: "The cold castle walls were covered with hangings"
A form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead
Example: "In those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment"
The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
Example: "There was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"
Hanging - as a verb
To be or remain suspended.
Example: "The lights hung from the ceiling."
To float, as if suspended.
Example: "The smoke hung in the room."
(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.
To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
Example: "He hung his head in shame."
To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.
Example: "Hang those lights from the ceiling."
To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
Example: "The culprits were hanged from the nearest tree."
To 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.
Example: "You will hang for this, my friend."
(used in maledictions) to damn.
To loiter, hang around, to spend time idly.
Example: "Are you busy, or can you hang with me? i didn't see anything, officer. i was just hanging."
To exhibit (an object) by hanging.
To apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall).
Example: "Let's hang this cute animal design in the nursery."
To decorate (something) with hanging objects.
Example: "Let's hang the nursery with some new wallpaper."
To remain persistently in one's thoughts.
To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.
Example: "One obstinate juror can hang a jury."
To stop responding to manual input devices such as keyboard and mouse.
Example: "The computer has hung again. not even pressing ++ works. when i push this button the program hangs."
To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.
Example: "The program has a bug that can hang the system."
To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.
Example: "If you move there, you'll hang your rook."
To be vulnerable to capture.
Example: "In this standard opening position white has to be careful because the pawn on e4 hangs."
Of a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch.
Hanging - as an adjective
Suspended.
Example: "The hanging vines made the house look older than it was."
(of a piece) unprotected and exposed to capture.
(of an off-speed pitch) hittable; poorly executed by the pitcher hence relatively easy to hit.
Example: "Hanging breaking ball"
(of a person) ugly; very unattractive
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Word Game Points
HANGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
HANGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
HANGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
