HANG
Scrabble letter values: H4A1N1G2 = 8
Definition
- noun a special way of doing something. — synonyms: bent, knack
- noun the way a garment hangs.
- noun a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms.
- verb be suspended or hanging.
- verb cause to be hanging or suspended. — synonyms: hang_up
- verb kill by hanging. — synonyms: string_up
- verb let drop or droop.
- verb fall or flow in a certain way. — synonyms: fall, flow
- verb be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive.
- verb give heed (to). — synonyms: attend, advert, pay_heed, give_ear
- verb be suspended or poised.
- verb hold on tightly or tenaciously. — synonyms: cling
- verb be exhibited.
- verb prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury.
- verb decorate or furnish with something suspended.
- verb be placed in position as by a hinge.
- verb place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction.
- verb suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste.
Examples
- “he had a bent for it”
- “he had a special knack for getting into trouble”
- “he couldn't get the hang of it”