1. the act of executing someone by suspending them by the neck
2. something that hangs or is suspended, especially for decoration

1. suspended from above; dangling
2. deserving death by hanging
Usage: informal

Examples

• The museum displayed ancient wall hangings from medieval times.
• The hanging plants added beauty to the garden room.
• She arranged the hanging ornaments on the Christmas tree.
• The judge sentenced him to death by hanging.
• The hanging bridge swayed gently in the wind.
• Beautiful tapestries and hangings decorated the castle walls.