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The correct spelling is hangs.
How to pronounce hangs
verb
Say it like: Han-gs
The correct spelling is hangs. To be or remain suspended. For example: "The lights hung from the ceiling."
Usage Examples
“The lights hung from the ceiling.”
“The smoke hung in the room.”
“He hung his head in shame.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To be or remain suspended.
- 2.To float, as if suspended.
- 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.To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
- 5.To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.
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