hang·ing — /ˈhæŋıŋ/ noun, pl ings 1 : the act of killing someone by hanging that person from a rope tied around the neck [count] The hanging was scheduled for 3 o clock. [noncount] He was sentenced to death by hanging. 2 [count] : something (such as a… … Useful english dictionary
cliff|hang|ing — «KLIHF HANG ihng», adjective. Slang. suspenseful: »a cliffhanging contest … Useful english dictionary
wall|hang|ing — «WL HANG ihng», noun. a tapestry used as a hanging on walls: »Italy, where magnificent silk wallhangings originated (London Times) … Useful english dictionary
hang — vb hung also hanged, hang·ing vt: to suspend by the neck until dead esp. as a form of execution often hanged in the past tense vi 1: to die by hanging often hanged in the past tense he hang ed for his crimes … Law dictionary
hang — [[t]hæŋ[/t]] v. hung (esp. for4,5,20,24)hanged, hang•ing, 1) to fasten or attach (a thing) so that it is supported only from above or at a point near its own top; suspend 2) to attach or suspend so as to allow free movement: to hang a door[/ex]… … From formal English to slang
hang-glide — (hăngʹglīd ) intr.v. hang ·glid·ed, hang ·glid·ing, hang ·glides To fly by means of a hang glider. * * * … Universalium
hang gliding — hang′ glid ing n. spo the sport of launching oneself from a cliff or a steep incline and soaring through the air by means of a hang glider • Etymology: 1970–75 … From formal English to slang
hang — [[t]hæ̱ŋ[/t]] ♦♦ hangs, hanging, hung, hanged (The form hung is used as the past tense and past participle. The form hanged is used as the past tense for meaning 5.) 1) V ERG If something hangs in a high place or position, or if you hang it there … English dictionary
hang in — verb be persistent, refuse to stop (Freq. 1) he persisted to call me every night The child persisted and kept asking questions • Syn: ↑persevere, ↑persist, ↑hang on, ↑hold on • Deriv … Useful english dictionary
'-ing' forms — ◊ GRAMMAR ing forms are also called present participles. Most ing forms are formed by adding ing to the base form of a verb, for example asking , eating , and passing . Sometimes there is a change in spelling, as in dying , making , and putting … Useful english dictionary
