hang

noun

The way in which something hangs.

"This skirt has a nice hang."

noun

A grip, understanding.

"He got the hang of it after only two demonstrations."

noun

An instance of ceasing to respond to input.

"We sometimes get system hangs."

noun

A sharp or steep declivity or slope.

noun

A mass of hanging material.

noun

The smallest amount of concern or consideration; a damn.

"I don't give a hang."

verb

To be or remain suspended.

"The lights hung from the ceiling."

verb

To float, as if suspended.

"The smoke hung in the room."

verb

(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.

verb

To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.

"He hung his head in shame."

verb

To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.

"Hang those lights from the ceiling."

verb

To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.

"The culprits were hanged from the nearest tree."

verb

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.

"You will hang for this, my friend."

verb

(used in maledictions) To damn.

verb

To loiter, hang around, to spend time idly.

"Are you busy, or can you hang with me?  I didn't see anything, officer. I was just hanging."

verb

To exhibit (an object) by hanging.

verb

To apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall).

"Let's hang this cute animal design in the nursery."

verb

To decorate (something) with hanging objects.

"Let's hang the nursery with some new wallpaper."

verb

To remain persistently in one's thoughts.

verb

To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.

"One obstinate juror can hang a jury."

verb

To stop responding to manual input devices such as keyboard and mouse.

"The computer has hung again. Not even pressing ++ works.  When I push this button the program hangs."

verb

To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.

"The program has a bug that can hang the system."

verb

To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.

"If you move there, you'll hang your rook."

verb

To be vulnerable to capture.

"In this standard opening position White has to be careful because the pawn on e4 hangs."

verb

Of a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch.

noun

Cheap processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.