ophangen — meaning in English

English meaning

• hang verb To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
• sling verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
• suspend verb To stop something temporarily, meaning to start it again later.

Senses

ophangen is used for these senses in English:

• hang (intransitive) To be or remain suspended.
• hang (intransitive, informal) To loiter; to hang around; to spend time idly.
• hang (transitive) To exhibit (an object) by hanging.
• sling To throw with a sling.
• suspend To hang freely; underhang.

hang — full definition

1. verb To attach something at the top so it hangs down freely, or to be suspended in this way.
2. verb To kill someone by suspending them by the neck.
3. verb To spend time somewhere in a relaxed, informal way (often "hang out").
4. noun A general understanding of how to do or use something.

sling — full definition

1. verb To throw something with a swinging or arcing motion.
2. verb (slang) To sell or distribute something, often illicitly.
3. noun A supportive strap or bandage that holds an injured arm against the body.
4. noun A loop of fabric worn around the body to carry a baby.
5. noun A strap attached to a rifle or bag for carrying it over the shoulder.

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