hanging

noun
[L321681]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • singular : hanging
  • plural : hangings

Senses

  • death by suspension of a person by a noose or ligature around the neck
  • suspend, suspending (spatial, non-lethal sense)
  • exist, be (cool)
  • the hang of: proficiency, knack; hold one's own
  • turn while following a path

hanging

adjective
[L1530193]

Forms

  • positive : hanging

Senses

  • supported above and not below; suspended