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hanging
hanging
/ˈhæŋgɪŋ/
noun
The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
(
dangling
,
hanging
,
suspension
)
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
There was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait
there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait
A form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead
(
hanging
)
a form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead
In those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment
in those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment
Decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
(
hanging
,
wall hanging
)
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
The cold castle walls were covered with hangings
the cold castle walls were covered with hangings
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