Hang vs. Lynch
Difference Between Hang and Lynch
Hangverb
(intransitive) To be or remain suspended.
The lights hung from the ceiling.Lynchverb
To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.
Hangverb
(intransitive) To float, as if suspended.
The smoke hung in the room.Lynchverb
kill without legal sanction;
The blood-thirsty mob lynched the alleged killer of the childHangverb
To rebound unexpectedly or unusually slowly, due to backward spin on the ball or imperfections of the ground.
Hangverb
(transitive) To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect.
He hung his head in shame.Hangverb
(transitive) To cause (something) to be suspended, as from a hook, hanger, hinges, or the like.
Hang those lights from the ceiling.to hang a doorHangverb
To execute (someone) by suspension from the neck.
The culprits were hanged from the nearest tree.Hangverb
To be executed by suspension by one's neck from a gallows, a tree, or other raised bar, attached by a rope tied into a noose.
You will hang for this, my friend.Hangverb
(used in maledictions) To damn.
Hangverb
To loiter, hang around, to spend time idly.
Are you busy, or can you hang with me?I didn't see anything, officer. I was just hanging.Hangverb
(transitive) To exhibit (an object) by hanging.
Hangverb
(transitive) To apply (wallpaper or drywall to a wall).
Let's hang this cute animal design in the nursery.Hangverb
(transitive) To decorate (something) with hanging objects.
Let's hang the nursery with some new wallpaper.Hangverb
To remain persistently in one's thoughts.
Hangverb
(transitive) To prevent from reaching a decision, especially by refusing to join in a verdict that must be unanimous.
One obstinate juror can hang a jury.Hangverb
To stop responding to manual input devices such as keyboard and mouse.
The computer has hung again. Not even pressingHangverb
To cause (a program or computer) to stop responding.
The program has a bug that can hang the system.Hangverb
To cause a piece to become vulnerable to capture.
If you move there, you'll hang your rook.Hangverb
To be vulnerable to capture.
In this standard opening position White has to be careful because the pawn on e4 hangs.Hangverb
Of a pitcher, to throw a hittable off-speed pitch.
Hangnoun
The way in which something hangs.
This skirt has a nice hang.Hangnoun
A grip, understanding.
He got the hang of it after only two demonstrations.Hangnoun
(computing) An instance of ceasing to respond to input.
We sometimes get system hangs.Hangnoun
A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
Hangnoun
A mass of hanging material.
Hangnoun
(colloquial) The smallest amount of concern or consideration; a damn.
I don't give a hang.They don't seem to care a hang about the consequences.Hangnoun
Cheap processed ham (cured pork), often made specially for sandwiches.
Hangnoun
a special way of doing something;
he had a bent for ithe had a special knack for getting into troublehe couldn't get the hang of itHangnoun
the way a garment hangs;
he adjusted the hang of his coatHangnoun
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
Hangverb
be suspended or hanging;
The flag hung on the wallHangverb
cause to be hanging or suspended;
Hang that picture on the wallHangverb
kill by hanging;
The murdered was hanged on FridayHangverb
let drop or droop;
Hang one's head in shameHangverb
fall or flow in a certain way;
This dress hangs wellHer long black hair flowed down her backHangverb
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive;
This worry hangs on my mindThe cloud of suspicion hangs over herHangverb
give heed (to);
The children in the audience attended the recital quietlyShe hung on his every wordThey attended to everything he saidHangverb
be suspended or poised;
Heavy fog hung over the valleyHangverb
hold on tightly or tenaciously;
hang on to your father's handsThe child clung to his mother's apronHangverb
be exhibited;
Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museumHangverb
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
Hangverb
decorate or furnish with something suspended;
Hang wallpaperHangverb
be placed in position as by a hinge;
This cabinet door doesn't hang right!Hangverb
place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction;
hang a doorHangverb
of meat, in order to get a gamey taste;
hang the venison for a few days
