hanging

noun
UK: /ˈhæŋɪŋ/
US: /ˈhæŋɪŋ/

  1. Something that is hung, like a picture or decoration.

    1. The gallery displayed beautiful hanging tapestries. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum curator carefully positioned the hanging sculpture to maximize its impact. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of executing someone by suspending them by the neck.

    1. The judge ordered hanging for the convicted murderer. [ ] [ ]
    2. Capital punishment by hanging remains a controversial topic in some countries. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

pending
hanging verb

  1. Present participle of hang: suspending something from above.

    1. She is hanging the picture on the wall now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist was hanging his latest painting in the gallery earlier today. [ ] [ ]

  2. To be suspended or dangling loosely.

    1. The old sign was hanging crookedly above the shop. [ ] [ ]
    2. The laundry was hanging from the line, drying in the warm breeze. [ ] [ ]
hanging adjective

  1. Suspended or attached at the top and not supported from below.

    1. The hanging bridge swayed in the wind. [ ] [ ]
    2. She carefully watered the hanging baskets full of flowers on her porch. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to the execution of a person by suspending them by the neck.

    1. The historical documents described the hanging ceremony. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hanging judge was known for his harsh sentences during that dark period. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hanging" in English means: Something that is hung, like a picture or decoration., The act of executing someone by suspending them by the neck..

The phonetic transcription of "hanging" is /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hanging": pending.

Example usage of "hanging": "The gallery displayed beautiful hanging tapestries.". More examples on the page.