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What does hang mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word hang? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (intransitive) To be or remain suspended.
  2. (intransitive) To float, as if suspended.
  3. (ball) To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.
  4. (transitive) To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
  5. (transitive) To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, or the like.
  6. (transitive, law) To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
  7. (intransitive, law) 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.
  8. (intransitive, informal) To loiter, hang around, to spend time idly.
  9. (transitive) To exhibit (an object) by hanging.
  10. (transitive) To apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall).
  11. (transitive) To decorate (something) with hanging objects.
  12. (intransitive, figuratively) To remain persistently in one's thoughts.
  13. (transitive) To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.
  14. (computing) To stop responding to manual input devices such as keyboard and mouse.
  15. (computing) To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.
  16. (transitive, chess) To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.
  17. (intransitive, chess) To be vulnerable to capture.
  18. (transitive, baseball, slang) Of a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch.
Noun
  1. The way in which something hangs.
  2. (figuratively) A grip, understanding
  3. (computing) An instance of ceasing to respond to input devices.
  4. A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
Noun
  1. (derogatory) Cheap, processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.
Noun
  1. Alternative spelling of Hang
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