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hang

The correct spelling is hang.

How to pronounce hang

[heɪŋ]
noun

IPA: [heɪŋ]

Say it like: Han-g

The correct spelling is hang. The way in which something hangs. For example: "This skirt has a nice hang."

Usage Examples

This skirt has a nice hang.

He got the hang of it after only two demonstrations.

We sometimes get system hangs.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The way in which something hangs.
  2. 2.A grip, understanding.
  3. 3.An instance of ceasing to respond to input.
  4. 4.A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
  5. 5.A mass of hanging material.

verb

  1. 1.To be or remain suspended.
  2. 2.To float, as if suspended.
  3. 3.(of a ball in cricket, tennis, etc.) To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.
  4. 4.To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
  5. 5.To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.

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