hang
Pronunciation:
[heɪŋ][heɪŋ]noun
Definitions
The way in which something hangs.
Example: This skirt has a nice hang.
A grip, understanding.
Example: He got the hang of it after only two demonstrations.
An instance of ceasing to respond to input.
Example: We sometimes get system hangs.
A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
verb
Definitions
To be or remain suspended.
Example: The lights hung from the ceiling.
To float, as if suspended.
Example: The smoke hung in the room.
(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.
To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
Example: He hung his head in shame.