Hanging
nnoun.artifactdecoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a windowSynset:wall hanging
Examples:- the cold castle walls were covered with hangings
Derivationally Related Form:hang
Hypernyms:decoration ornament ornamentation
Inherited Hypernyms:hangingdecorationartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:Kakemonoarrasdossaldossellambrequintapestry
Full Hyponyms:dossalkakemonolambrequintapestry
nnoun.acta form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until deadExamples:- in those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment
Derivationally Related Form:hang
Hypernyms:capital punishment death penalty executing execution
Inherited Hypernyms:hangingexecutioncorporal punishmentpunishmentsocial controlgroup actionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Inherited Hypernyms:hangingexecutioncorporal punishmentpunishmentsocial controlgroup actioneventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actthe act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)Synset:dangling suspension
Examples:- there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait
Derivationally Related Form:danglesuspendhang
Hypernyms:support supporting
Inherited Hypernyms:suspensionsupportactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
vverb.contactbe suspended or hangingExamples:- The flag hung on the wall
Derivationally Related Form:hanging
Inherited Hypernyms:hang
Direct Hyponyms:beetledangledropoverhangswing
Full Troponyms:dangledroopoverhang
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Somebody ---s | Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s PP | The lights --- from the ceiling (apply to: hang)
vverb.contactcause to be hanging or suspendedSynset:hang hang up
Examples:- Hang that picture on the wall
Derivationally Related Form:hanginghanger
Hypernyms:fasten fix secure
Inherited Hypernyms:hangfastenattachconnect
Direct Hyponyms:slingsuspend
Causes:hang
Full Troponyms:dangleslingsuspend
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Somebody ---s somebody PP | Somebody ---s something PP | They --- the lights from the ceiling (apply to: hang up, hang)
vverb.socialkill by hangingSynset:hang string up
Examples:- The murderer was hanged on Friday
Derivationally Related Form:hanging
Hypernyms:execute put to death
Inherited Hypernyms:hangexecutekill
Inherited Hypernyms:hangexecutepunish
Direct Hyponyms:gibbethalter
Full Troponyms:gibbethalter
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody | They want to --- the prisoners (apply to: string up, hang)
vverb.motionlet drop or droopHypernyms:drop
Inherited Hypernyms:hangdropmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.contactfall or flow in a certain waySynset:fall flow hang
Examples:- This dress hangs well
- Her long black hair flowed down her back
Derivationally Related Form:hang
Inherited Hypernyms:hang
Sentence Frame:Something ---s Adjective/Noun
vverb.stativebe menacing, burdensome, or oppressiveExamples:- This worry hangs on my mind
- The cloud of suspicion hangs over her
Hypernyms:be
Inherited Hypernyms:hangbe
Direct Hyponyms:broodbulk largehoverloom
Full Troponyms:broodovershadow
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP
vverb.perceptiongive heed (to)Synset:advert attend give ear hang pay heed
Examples:- The children in the audience attended the recital quietly
- She hung on his every word
- They attended to everything he said
Derivationally Related Form:attentionadvertentattentiveadvertencyadvertenceattender
Hypernyms:listen
Inherited Hypernyms:attendlistenperceive
Direct Hyponyms:fixate
Full Troponyms:fixate
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s PP (apply to: hang)
vverb.contactbe suspended or poisedExamples:- Heavy fog hung over the valley
Derivationally Related Form:hanging
Inherited Hypernyms:hang
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP | There --- some big birds in the tree (apply to: hang) | Some big birds --- in the tree (apply to: hang)
vverb.contacthold on tightly or tenaciouslySynset:cling hang
Examples:- hang on to your father's hands
- The child clung to his mother's apron
Hypernyms:grasp hold on
Inherited Hypernyms:clinggrasphold
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.stativebe exhibitedExamples:- Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museum
Inherited Hypernyms:hang
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Somebody ---s | Something is ---ing PP | Somebody ---s PP
vverb.socialprevent from reaching a verdict, of a juryHypernyms:block blockade embarrass hinder obstruct stymie stymy
Inherited Hypernyms:hangobstructprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.creationdecorate or furnish with something suspendedDerivationally Related Form:hanging
Hypernyms:adorn beautify decorate embellish grace ornament
Inherited Hypernyms:hangdecoratechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.contactbe placed in position as by a hingeExamples:- This cabinet door doesn't hang right!
Inherited Hypernyms:hang
Sentence Frame:Something is ---ing PP | The doors --- (apply to: hang)
vverb.contactplace in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one directionHypernyms:fasten fix secure
Inherited Hypernyms:hangfastenattachconnect
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | They want to --- the doors (apply to: hang)
vverb.changesuspend (meat) in order to get a gamey tasteExamples:- hang the venison for a few days
Hypernyms:decompose molder moulder rot
Inherited Hypernyms:hangdecomposedecaychange
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Something ---s something