To suspend; to fasten to some elevated point without support from below; -- often used with up or out; as, to hang a coat on a hook; to hang up a sign; to hang out a banner.

To fasten in a manner which will allow of free motion upon the point or points of suspension; -- said of a pendulum, a swing, a door, gate, etc.

To put to death by suspending by the neck; -- a form of capital punishment; as, to hang a murderer.

To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his head in shame.

To be fastened in such a manner as to allow of free motion on the point or points of suspension.

To die or be put to death by suspension from the neck.

To be undetermined or uncertain; to be in suspense; to linger; to be delayed.

Lingering bitterness or harshness.

To take up a starting position of literally hanging outside the aircraft prior to exit. Usually done by the camera flyer.

be placed in position as by a hinge; "This cabinet door doesn't hang right!"

place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction; "hang a door"

of meat, in order to get a gamey taste; "hang the venison for a few days"

leave fresh meat, especially game, to dry or become tender.

to tenderize game or meat by hanging in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.