Hanging (Noun)
Meaning 1
A form of capital punishment; victim is suspended by the neck from a gallows or gibbet until dead; "in those days the hanging of criminals was a public entertainment".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Hanging was a common form of execution for those accused of witchcraft during the Salem trials.
- The execution by hanging was carried out in the town square on a cold winter morning.
- She was sentenced to hanging for treason against the state, but eventually received a pardon.
- In the medieval period, public hanging was a popular entertainment for the masses.
- His famous painting "The Hanging" is considered a testament to the brutal realities of capital punishment in 19th-century Europe.
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Meaning 2
The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely); "there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The hanging of the wind chimes created a soothing melody in the breeze.
- The curator carefully supervised the hanging of the priceless painting in the museum.
- The hanging of the swings in the park was a favorite spot for children to play.
- The hanging of the curtains was done with precision to ensure perfect folds.
- The hanging of the mobile above the baby's crib was a mesmerizing sight to watch.
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Meaning 3
Decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window; "the cold castle walls were covered with hangings".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The intricate hanging in the grand ballroom added a touch of elegance to the already ornate room.
- The colorful hangings that adorned the windows filtered the sunlight and cast a warm glow on the room.
- The old mansion's walls were adorned with priceless hangings, including a rare 18th-century tapestry.
- The beautifully embroidered hanging on the wall told the story of a great mythological battle.
- The modern artist's vibrant hanging on the gallery wall was a striking addition to the exhibition.