Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Hangs.
Hangs - as a noun
The way a garment hangs
Example: "He adjusted the hang of his coat"
A gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
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gymnastic exerciseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hangs - as a verb
Be suspended or hanging
Example: "The flag hung on the wall"
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Cause to be hanging or suspended
Example: "Hang that picture on the wall"
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fastenfixsecureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Kill by hanging
Example: "The murderer was hanged on friday"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
string upHypernyms (Closely Related)
executeput to deathHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Let drop or droop
Example: "Hang one's head in shame"
Be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
Example: "This worry hangs on my mind"
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beHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give heed (to)
Example: "The children in the audience attended the recital quietly"
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advertattendgive earpay heedHypernyms (Closely Related)
listenHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be suspended or poised
Example: "Heavy fog hung over the valley"
Hold on tightly or tenaciously
Example: "Hang on to your father's hands"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clingBe exhibited
Example: "Picasso hangs in this new wing of the museum"
Prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
Decorate or furnish with something suspended
Example: "Hang wallpaper"
Be placed in position as by a hinge
Example: "This cabinet door doesn't hang right!"
Place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
Example: "Hang a door"
Suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
Example: "Hang the venison for a few days"
Example Sentences
"He hangs his coat on the hook by the door."
"The picture hangs crookedly on the wall."
"The flag proudly hangs from the pole."
"The spider hangs from its silky thread."
"The chandelier hangs from the ceiling."
Word Game Points
Is HANGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hangs is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HANGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is HANGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hangs is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHANGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is HANGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hangs is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHANGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
