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hang vs straight hang

straight hang vs hang

hang and straight hang both are nouns.

hang is a verb but straight hang is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hang Yes No Yes No
straight hang Yes No No No
As nouns, straight hang is a hyponym of hang; that is, straight hang is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hang:
  • hang: a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms
  • straight hang: a hang performed on the rings or parallel bars with the body erect and the arms at the sides
Other hyponyms of hang include bent hang, inverted hang, lever hang, reverse hang.
hang (noun) straight hang (noun)
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms a hang performed on the rings or parallel bars with the body erect and the arms at the sides
the way a garment hangs
a special way of doing something
hang (verb) straight hang (verb)
suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste
cause to be hanging or suspended
fall or flow in a certain way
be suspended or hanging
place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction
be placed in position as by a hinge
be suspended or poised
hold on tightly or tenaciously
decorate or furnish with something suspended
let drop or droop
give heed (to)
kill by hanging
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive
be exhibited
Difference between hang and straight hang

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