Hangings: meaning, definitions and examples

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hangings

 

[ หˆhaล‹ษชล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a room

Cloth or other material suspended from a cord over a window or doorway.

Synonyms

curtains, draperies, drapes

Examples of usage

  • The beautiful hangings in the living room added a touch of elegance to the space.
  • The hangings in the bedroom were made of silk and had intricate designs.
Context #2 | Noun

as a form of punishment

The act of killing someone, especially as a legal punishment.

Synonyms

capital punishment, executions, lynchings

Examples of usage

  • In the past, hangings were a common form of punishment for serious crimes.
  • The hangings in the public square served as a warning to potential criminals.

Translations

Translations of the word "hangings" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enforcamentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคพเค‚เคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hinrichtungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hukuman gantung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะธะฑะตะฝะธั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ egzekucje przez powieszenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตž้ฆ–ๅˆ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pendaisons

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ahorcamientos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท idamlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ต์ˆ˜ํ˜•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนุฏุงู…ุงุช ุดู†ู‚ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ popravy obฤ›ลกenรญm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ popravy obesenรญm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปžๅˆ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obeลกanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hengingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั‹ะฟ ำฉะปั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asฤฑlmalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ahorcamiento

Etymology

The word 'hangings' has a complex history, with different meanings and uses over time. In the context of interior decoration, hangings have been used for centuries to add warmth and beauty to living spaces. On the darker side, hangings have also been associated with executions and capital punishment, serving as a form of public spectacle and deterrence. The word carries with it a mix of elegance and brutality, reflecting the dual nature of human history and society.

See also: hang, hanging, hangman, hangout, overhang, overhanging.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,354, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.