English Dictionary

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 : opted (70162)  - auto

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 : opted (70163)  - auto

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 : opted (70164)  - auto

To put to death by suspending by the neck; -- a form of capital punishment; as, to hang a murderer.
Source : opted (70165)  - auto

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 : opted (70166)  - auto

To paste, as paper hangings, on the walls of a room.
Source : opted (70167)  - auto

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 : opted (70168)  - auto

To be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from below; to dangle; to float; to rest; to remain; to stay.
Source : opted (70169)  - auto

To be fastened in such a manner as to allow of free motion on the point or points of suspension.
Source : opted (70170)  - auto

To die or be put to death by suspension from the neck.
Source : opted (70171)  - auto