a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
"The young athlete struggled to maintain his balance during the hang before successfully transitioning into a handstand."
The way in which something hangs.
"She decided to learn how to play the Hang, the unique metal percussion instrument that became her favorite way to relax after work."
Cheap processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.
Alternative spelling of Hang (“musical instrument”)
Name and trademark of a musical instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG.
In plain English: A hang is a group of friends who spend time together regularly.
"The clothes hung on the rack to dry."
Usage: As a noun, "hang" refers specifically to the trademarked musical instrument made of suspended metal discs that are played by tapping or clanging them together. Do not use this word as a general term for any percussion instrument unless you are strictly referring to products manufactured by PANArt Hangbau AG.
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
"This worry hangs on my mind"
"The cloud of suspicion hangs over her"
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
"The hung jury was unable to reach a decision on the defendant's guilt after deliberating for six hours."
To be or remain suspended.
"The wet towel still hangs from the shower rod after I took a quick rinse."
In plain English: To hang something is to attach it to a surface so that it stays there without falling.
"Please hang your coat on the hook by the door."
Usage: Use "hang" when describing an object that is suspended from something above, such as a picture hanging on a wall or clothes hanging in a closet. Do not use it for things supported from below, like a ladder leaning against a house or a person standing on the ground.
The word "hang" comes from Old English, where it originally referred to the act of suspending something or being suspended. Its roots trace back through West Germanic and Proto-Germanic languages to a common ancestor meaning to waver or be in suspense.