hanging

The act or process of suspending an object from above without support from below; also refers to execution by suspending a person by the neck, or decorative materials designed to be mounted on walls or ceilings.

ruДействие по подвешиванию чего-либо; казнь через повешение; декоративные настенные покрытияesAcción de colgar algo; ejecución mediante la horca; tapices o cortinas decorativas que cuelgan de las paredes.frAction de suspendre quelque chose; exécution par pendaison; revêtements muraux décoratifs suspendus.deVorgang des Aufhängens von etwas; Hinrichtung durch den Strang; dekorative Wandbehänge.ptAção de pendurar algo ou de estar pendurado; execução por enforcamento; tecidos ou decorações penduradas em paredes.zh悬挂某物的动作；绞刑，即通过吊起处死；悬挂在墙上的装饰性织物。arعمل تعليق شيء ما أو تثبيته معلقًا؛ الإعدام شنقًا؛ أغطية جدارية زخرفية أو ستائر معلقة.

1. Act of suspending B1 formal

   The action or process of attaching something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and free to move below, commonly used for objects like pictures, lights, or fabrics.

   • The careful hanging of the artwork ensured it remained secure on the wall.
   • Proper hanging of curtains requires precise measurement of the window frame.
   • The hanging of outdoor lanterns created a warm ambiance in the garden.
   • She learned the technique for the hanging of heavy mirrors without damaging the plaster.
   • The exhibition featured the innovative hanging of sculptures from the ceiling.

   ruПодвешивание, креплениеescolgadofrsuspensiondeAufhängen, AnbringenptPenduramento, fixaçãozh悬挂，悬吊arتعليق، تثبيت

   المرادفات: danglingsuspension

2. Execution by suspension C1 formal legal

   A method of capital punishment where a person is suspended by the neck using a rope until death occurs, historically used in various legal systems around the world.

   • Historical records document the hanging of convicted criminals in public squares.
   • Many nations have abolished the practice of hanging as a form of judicial penalty.
   • The debate over capital punishment often references the ethics of hanging.
   • Legal reforms in the 19th century aimed to make hanging more humane and swift.
   • International human rights organizations oppose the use of hanging in any jurisdiction.

   ruКазнь через повешениеesAhorcamientofrpendaison (comme peine capitale)deHinrichtung durch ErhängenptEnforcamentozh绞刑arالإعدام شنقاً

3. Decorative wall coverings B2 formal art

   Textiles, fabrics, or other materials designed to be mounted on walls or ceilings for aesthetic or functional purposes, often used in interior design, theater, or historical architecture.

   • The palace halls were adorned with rich velvet hangings depicting historical scenes.
   • Medieval manuscripts often describe the use of embroidered hangings in noble residences.
   • The restoration project included recreating authentic period hangings for the theater stage.
   • She collected antique tapestry hangings from various European traditions.
   • Modern interior designers sometimes incorporate traditional hangings to add texture and warmth.

   ruНастенные покрытия, драпировкаesColgadura decorativafrTenture muraledeWandbehänge, WanddekorationenptRevestimentos de parede, tapeçariazh墙面装饰arمعلقات جدارية

   المرادفات: arrascurtaindrapedraperytapestry

• hangings plural form

فعل شاذ

A verb used to indicate suspending something from above with no support underneath, or spending time casually.

ruГлагол, обозначающий подвешивание чего-либо сверху без опоры снизу или проведение времени неформально.esVerbo que significa suspender algo desde arriba sin apoyo inferior, o pasar tiempo informalmente con otras personas.frVerbe désignant le fait de suspendre quelque chose par le haut sans support en dessous, ou de passer du temps de manière informelle.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas von oben aufzuhängen, ohne Stütze von unten, oder informal Zeit zu verbringen.ptVerbo que significa suspender algo de cima sem apoio por baixo, ou passar tempo de forma informal, sem compromisso.zh动词，表示把某物从上方悬挂、吊起而没有下方支撑；也指非正式地消磨时间、闲逛。arفعل يدل على تعليق شيء ما من الأعلى دون سند من الأسفل، أو على قضاء الوقت بشكل غير رسمي.

1. Suspend or attach A1 formal

   To attach or suspend something from above so it does not touch the ground.

   • She hung the picture on the wall.
   • Hang your coat in the closet.
   • They hung decorations from the ceiling.

   ruВешатьescolgarfrSuspendre ou attacherdeAufhängenptPendurarzh悬挂arيُعلّق

   المرادفات: attachdanglefastenhoistslingstring upsuspend

2. Spend time casually B1 informal american

   To spend time relaxing or doing nothing special, often with others.

   • We hung out at the mall all afternoon.
   • Let's hang out after school.
   • He likes to hang with his friends on weekends.

   ruПроводить времяespasar el ratofrtraînerdeZeit verbringenptPassar o tempozh闲逛arقضاء الوقت

   المرادفات: chillhang outkick backlazeloafloungerelax

3. Execute by hanging C1 formal

   To kill someone by suspending them by the neck with a rope.

   • The criminal was hanged for his crimes in the 19th century.
   • They threatened to hang the traitor.
   • Historical accounts describe public hangings.

   ruПовеситьesEjecutar en la horcafrpendre (exécuter par pendaison)deHängenptEnforcarzh绞死arالإعدام شنقًا

   المرادفات: gibbetlynchscragstring up

4. Hover or linger B2 formal

   To remain suspended in the air or float.

   • Smoke hung in the air after the fire.
   • A strange smell hung over the room.
   • Mist hung over the valley in the morning.

   ruВисеть в воздухеesFlotar o cernerse en el airefrPlaner, flotter dans l'airdeIn der Luft schwebenptPairar no arzh悬停arالبقاء معلقًا في الهواء

   المرادفات: driftfloathoverlingerpoise

• hung past participle
• hung past simple
• hanging present participle
• hangs third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: hang aroundhang inhang onhang outhang up