Chapter Hammer-fish to Harmful of H by Soule's Synonymes

Hang, v. n.

1. Depend, dangle, be suspended.

2. Incline, droop, tend downward.

3. Depend, rely, be dependent.

4. Rest, cling.

5. Be held in fixed attention.

6. Hover, float, play.

Hang back. Demur, hesitate, be backward, be reluctant.

Hang-bird, n. Baltimore oriole, golden-robin (Icterus Baltimore or Oriolus Baltimore).

Hang-dog, n. Mean, base, or scurvy fellow, blackguard, bezonian.

Hang-dog, a. Sneaking, base, low, blackguard, villanous, scurvy.

Hanger-on, n. Parasite, dependant, minion, vassal.

Hang fire, Be long or slow in discharging (said of a gun).

Hanging, n.

1. Suspension.

2. Death by the halter, death on the gallows.

Hangings, n. pl. Drapery, tapestry.

Hang on.

1. Rely on, depend on, wait on, dance attendance on.

2. Continue, last, be protracted.

3. Stick, cling, keep hold, hold fast, hold on, stick to.

4. Weigh upon, drag, importune.