I. verb
1.
to place or be placed so as to be supported at one point or side usually at the top
hang the washing on the line
Synonyms: dangle, depend, sling, suspend
Related Word: attach, hook; fix, pin, tack (up); adhere, cling, stick
2.
to put to death by suspending by the neck
was hanged for stealing a sheep
Synonyms: gibbet, noose, scrag, string (up), turn off
Related Word: execute, lynch
Idioms: bring to the gallows, hang by the neck, make dance on air ( or nothing)
3.
to remain poised or stationary as if suspended in midair
clouds hanging in the west
Synonyms: float, hover, poise
4.
to project outward or incline downward
children hanging out the windows to watch a parade
Synonyms: beetle, bend (over), jut, lean (over), overhang
Related Word: drape, droop, loll, lop, sag, trail
II. noun
the special method of doing, using, or dealing with something
can't get the hang of this gadget
Synonyms: knack, swing, trick
Related Word: art, craft, skill