26984 words

hanging

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
the act of killing someone, especially as a punishment for a serious crime, by dropping that person with a rope tied around their neck:

Examples:

Hanging was abolished in the UK in 1969.
The hangings drew criticism from abroad.
2
a large piece of cloth, often with a picture on it, that is hung on a wall for decoration:

Examples:

The house had marble columns and silk hangings.
The walls and floors were decorated with Indian rugs and hangings.
3
the practice of killing someone by dropping them down suddenly with a rope tied around the neck:

Examples:

[ C ] He was present at the hangings of dozens of outlaws in the 1860s.

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