A Hanging

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of hanging a person (or oneself) by the neck in order to kill that person (or to commit suicide).
2. (countable) Anything that is hung as a decorative element (such as curtains, gobelins or posters).
3. (uncountable) The way in which hangings (decorations) are arranged.

Synonyms

• (execution): a quick drop and a sudden stop, Abraham's balsam, necktie party