Definition of hanging

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Hanging (a.) Adapted for sustaining a hanging object; as, the hanging post of a gate, the post which holds the hinges..

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Catenary :: Catenary (n.) The curve formed by a rope or chain of uniform density and perfect flexibility, hanging freely between two points of suspension, not in the same vertical line..
Dynamics :: Dynamics (n.) That branch of mechanics which treats of the motion of bodies (kinematics) and the action of forces in producing or changing their motion (kinetics). Dynamics is held by some recent writers to include statics and not kinematics.
Pendant :: Pendant (n.) Something which hangs or depends; something suspended; a hanging appendage, especially one of an ornamental character; as to a chandelier or an eardrop; also, an appendix or addition, as to a book..
Changing :: Changing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Chang.
Polymerize :: Polymerize (v. t.) To cause polymerization of; to produce polymers from; to increase the molecular weight of, without changing the atomic proportions; thus, certain acids polymerize aldehyde..
Camail :: Camail (n.) A neck guard of chain mall, hanging from the bascinet or other headpiece..
Heugh :: Heugh (n.) A crag; a cliff; a glen with overhanging sides.
Ossifying :: Ossifying (a.) Changing into bone; becoming bone; as, the ossifying process..
Equipendency :: Equipendency (n.) The act or condition of hanging in equipoise; not inclined or determined either way.
Obumbrant :: Obumbrant (a.) Overhanging; as, obumbrant feathers..
Over :: Over (n.) A certain number of balls (usually four) delivered successively from behind one wicket, after which the ball is bowled from behind the other wicket as many times, the fielders changing places..
Hanging :: Hanging (a.) Adapted for sustaining a hanging object; as, the hanging post of a gate, the post which holds the hinges..
Alterant :: Alterant (a.) Altering; gradually changing.
Meter :: Meter (n.) A line above or below a hanging net, to which the net is attached in order to strengthen it..
Sponge :: Sponge (v. i.) Fig.: To gain by mean arts, by intrusion, or hanging on; as, an idler sponges on his neighbor..
Slatting :: Slatting (n.) The violent shaking or flapping of anything hanging loose in the wind, as of a sail, when being hauled down..
Hanging :: Hanging (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Han.
Rood :: Rood (n.) A representation in sculpture or in painting of the cross with Christ hanging on it.
Wattlebird :: Wattlebird (n.) Any one of several species of honey eaters belonging to Anthochaera and allied genera of the family Meliphagidae. These birds usually have a large and conspicuous wattle of naked skin hanging down below each ear. They are natives of Australia and adjacent islands.
Pendulousness :: Pendulousness (n.) The quality or state of being pendulous; the state of hanging loosely; pendulosity.
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