Enter the word for search
hangingnoun
hangings
pl
UK
/ˈhæŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈhæŋɪŋ/
Translations
The hanging of the chandelier was done with great care to ensure it was secure.
La suspension du lustre a été réalisée avec grand soin pour garantir sa sécurité.
The hanging was scheduled to take place at dawn, drawing a somber crowd.
La pendaison devait avoir lieu à l’aube, attirant une foule sombre et silencieuse.
Additional translations
tenturePièce décorative en tissu suspendue au mur ou au-dessus d’une fenêtre.
Definitions
The act of suspending something from above so that it moves freely.
The hanging of the chandelier was done with great care to ensure it was secure.
A decorative piece of fabric or other material that is hung on a wall or over a window.
The tapestry hanging added a touch of elegance to the room.
The execution of a person by suspending them by the neck until dead.
The hanging was scheduled to take place at dawn, drawing a somber crowd.
Synonyms
suspension
pendant
hanging object
drapery
overhang
hanginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhæŋɪŋ/
US
/ˈhæŋɪŋ/
More precise tag for adjective derived from the present participle of the verb 'hang'.
Translations
The hanging lamp added a modern touch to the living room.
La lampe suspendue a ajouté une touche moderne au salon.
en suspensSurtout dans un contexte juridique ou formel.
The court case remains hanging until further evidence is presented.
L’affaire reste en suspens jusqu’à la présentation de nouveaux éléments de preuve.
Additional translations
retombantSe dit notamment de cheveux, de branches ou d’éléments qui pendent vers le bas.
Definitions
Suspended in the air or attached from above.
The hanging lamp added a modern touch to the living room.
Pending or unresolved, often used in legal or formal contexts.
The court case remains hanging until further evidence is presented.
Drooping or sagging downwards.
The hanging branches of the willow tree created a natural canopy.
Synonyms
suspended
dangling
loose
unattached
overhanging
hangverb

hanging

ing-form

hung
Past Simple
hung
Past Participle
hanging
ing-form
UK
/hæŋ/
US
/hæŋ/
(homonyms – to suspend: hung, hung; to execute by hanging: hanged, hanged)
Translations
accrocherFixer quelque chose en le soutenant seulement par le haut.
She decided to hang the painting on the living room wall.
Elle a décidé d'accrocher le tableau au mur du salon.
pendreÊtre suspendu librement; pour un objet ou une matière qui retombe.
The curtains hang loosely from the rod.
Les rideaux pendent lâchement à la tringle.
pendreMettre à mort par suspension au cou; emploi historique ou judiciaire.
In the past, criminals were often hanged for their crimes.
Autrefois, les criminels étaient souvent pendus pour leurs crimes.
traînerPasser du temps sans but précis; registre familier.
They like to hang around the park after school.
Ils aiment traîner au parc après l'école.
Additional translations
planterPour un logiciel ou un système informatique qui cesse de répondre.
Definitions
To fasten or attach something so that it is supported only from above and not from below.
She decided to hang the painting on the living room wall.
To suspend or be suspended in a way that allows free movement.
The curtains hang loosely from the rod.
To stop responding or cease to function properly, especially of a computer program or system.
The application hangs whenever I try to open large files.
To bend or let something bend downward (especially used with "head" or "face" to show sadness or shame).
He hung his head in shame when he realized his mistake.
To execute someone by suspending them by the neck until dead.
In the past, criminals were often hanged for their crimes.
To remain in the air or in a particular position.
The fog hangs over the city in the early morning.
To spend time idly or aimlessly.
They like to hang around the park after school.
Synonyms
suspend
dangle
attach
fasten
loiter
remain
linger
hanggerund / present participle

hanging

Translations
suspenduQui est en train d'être suspendu ou qui pend.
The hanging lantern swayed in the breeze.
La lanterne suspendue se balançait dans la brise.
Definitions
Suspended or designed to be suspended; currently hanging.
The hanging lantern swayed in the breeze.
Synonyms
hanging
hanging down
dangling
suspended
pendulous
drooping
sagging
swinging
overhanging
looming
hangnoun
Definitions
A particular way of doing something or understanding something ("to get the hang of sth").
Once you get the hang of it, riding a bike is easy.
The way in which something (especially cloth, fabric, or a garment) is suspended, arranged, or drapes on a body.
The hang of the curtains added elegance to the room.
Informal. A thing of little or no value; used especially in the phrase “not give a hang” to mean not care at all.
I don't give a hang what they think.
In computing, an instance of a program or operating system becoming completely unresponsive to user input.
We need to investigate these frequent system hangs.
A downward slope or inclination.
The hang of the hill made it perfect for sledding.
In gymnastics or fitness, a position in which a person supports their body weight by gripping a bar or rings with their hands.
The athlete practiced various types of hangs to build core and grip strength.
hangadjective
Definitions
Used attributively to refer to something intended for, involved with, or characterized by hanging or suspension.
He bought a hang glider for the weekend.
hangpast participle
Definitions
That has been suspended or attached from above; hung.
The newly hung curtains brightened the room.
OverviewPhrasesLibraryExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries
Active Dictionary Company Limited 7/F, MW Tower, 111 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong