Definitions for the word "hang" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. v. i.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. i.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. i.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. i.
To put to death by suspending by the neck; -- a form of capital punishment; as, to hang a murderer.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v. i.
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.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v. i.
To paste, as paper hangings, on the walls of a room.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v. i.
To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his head in shame.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. v. i.
To be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from below; to dangle; to float; to rest; to remain; to stay.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. v. i.
To be fastened in such a manner as to allow of free motion on the point or points of suspension.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. v. i.
To die or be put to death by suspension from the neck.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. v. i.
To hold for support; to depend; to cling; -- usually with on or upon; as, this question hangs on a single point.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
12. v. i.
To be, or be like, a suspended weight.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
13. v. i.
To hover; to impend; to appear threateningly; -- usually with over; as, evils hang over the country.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
14. v. i.
To lean or incline; to incline downward.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
15. v. i.
To slope down; as, hanging grounds.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
16. v. i.
To be undetermined or uncertain; to be in suspense; to linger; to be delayed.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
17. n.
The manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with, another; as, the hang of a scythe.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
18. n.
Connection; arrangement; plan; as, the hang of a discourse.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
19. n.
A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
20. v.
(past and past part. Hung except in sense 7) 1 a secure or cause to be supported from above, esp. With the lower part free. B (foll. By up, on, on to, etc.) Attach by suspending from the top. 2 set up (a door etc.) On hinges. 3 place (a picture) on a wall or in an exhibition. 4 attach (wallpaper) to a wall. 5 (foll. By on) colloq. Blame (a thing) on (a person) (can''t hang that on me). 6 (foll. By with) decorate by suspending pictures etc. (hall hung with tapestries). 7 (past and past part. Hanged) a suspend or be suspended by the neck with a noosed rope until dead, esp. As a form of capital punishment. B as a mild oath (hang the expense). 8 let droop (hang one''s head). 9 suspend (meat or game) from a hook and leave until dry, tender, or high. 10 be or remain hung (in various senses). 11 remain static in the air. 12 (often foll. By over) be present or imminent, esp. Oppressively or threateningly (a hush hung over the room). 13 (foll. By on) a be contingent or dependent on (everything hangs on his reply). B listen closely to (hangs on my every word). n. Way a thing hangs or falls. get the hang of colloq. Understand the technique or meaning of. Hang about (or around) 1 a stand about or spend time aimlessly; not move away. B linger near (a person or place). 2 (often foll. By with) colloq. Associate with. Hang back show reluctance to act or move. Hang fire be slow in taking action or in progressing. Hang heavily (or heavy) (of time) seem to pass slowly. Hang in us colloq. 1 persist, persevere. 2 linger. Hang on 1 (often foll. By to) continue to hold or grasp. 2 (foll. By to) retain; fail to give back. 3 colloq. A wait for a short time. B (in telephoning) not ring off during a pause in the conversation. 4 colloq. Continue; persevere. Hang out 1 suspend from a window, clothes-line, etc. 2 a protrude downwards (shirt hanging out). B (foll. By of) lean out of (a window etc.). 3 slang frequent or live in a place. Hang together 1 make sense. 2 remain associated. Hang up 1 hang from a hook etc. 2 (often foll. By on) end a telephone conversation by replacing the receiver (he hung up on me). 3 (usu. In passive, foll. By on) slang be a psychological problem or obsession for (is hung up on her father). Not care (or give) a hang colloq. Not care at all. [old english]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
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