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Phonetic: "[heɪŋ]"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: The way in which something hangs.

Example: This skirt has a nice hang.

Definition: A grip, understanding.

Example: He got the hang of it after only two demonstrations.

Definition: An instance of ceasing to respond to input.

Example: We sometimes get system hangs.

Definition: A sharp or steep declivity or slope.

Definition: A mass of hanging material.

Definition: The smallest amount of concern or consideration; a damn.

Example: I don't give a hang.

Phonetic: "[heɪŋ]"

Part Of Speech: verb

Definition: To be or remain suspended.

Example: The lights hung from the ceiling.

Definition: To float, as if suspended.

Example: The smoke hung in the room.

Definition: (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.

Definition: To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.

Example: He hung his head in shame.

Definition: To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges or the like.

Example: Hang those lights from the ceiling.

Definition: To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.

Example: The culprits were hanged from the nearest tree.

Definition: To be executed by suspension by one's neck from a gallows, a tree, or other raised bar, attached by a rope tied into a noose.

Example: You will hang for this, my friend.

Definition: (used in maledictions) To damn.

Definition: To loiter, hang around, to spend time idly.

Example: Are you busy, or can you hang with me?  I didn't see anything, officer. I was just hanging.

Definition: To exhibit (an object) by hanging.

Definition: To apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall).

Example: Let's hang this cute animal design in the nursery.

Definition: To decorate (something) with hanging objects.

Example: Let's hang the nursery with some new wallpaper.

Definition: To remain persistently in one's thoughts.

Definition: To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.

Example: One obstinate juror can hang a jury.

Definition: To stop responding to manual input devices such as keyboard and mouse.

Example: The computer has hung again. Not even pressing ++ works.  When I push this button the program hangs.

Definition: To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.

Example: The program has a bug that can hang the system.

Definition: To cause (a piece) to become vulnerable to capture.

Example: If you move there, you'll hang your rook.

Definition: To be vulnerable to capture.

Example: In this standard opening position White has to be careful because the pawn on e4 hangs.

Definition: Of a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch.

Phonetic: "/ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: The act of gliding.

Definition: A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.

Definition: An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.

Definition: A bird, the glede or kite.

Definition: A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor.

Definition: The joining of two sounds without a break.

Definition: A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.

Phonetic: "/ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/"

Part Of Speech: noun

Definition: One who glides.

Definition: Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimised for unpowered flight; a sailplane.

Definition: A pilot of glider aircraft.

Definition: Any animal with the ability to glide, such as the gliding possum.

Definition: A kind of garden swing.

Definition: In the Game of Life cellular automaton, a particular configuration of five cells that recurs periodically at fixed offsets and appears to "walk" across the grid.

Definition: A vehicle, of a usually motorised type, without a powertrain.