Unhang
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Unhang is a verb meaning (transitive) To take down something (such as a picture) from a hanging position.
Meaning
(transitive) To take down something (such as a picture) from a hanging position.
More Meanings
- (transitive) Hypothetically, to undo the execution of (a person) by hanging.
Example Sentences
But, having hung him, you cannot unhang him. With all your liability to err, you dare to take a step, which, if wrong at all, is infinitely so, because irretrievable.
There is a clear line of distinction in this matter. An equity judge could not unhang a man who had been wrongfully hanged; but he could set aside a precedent which was manifestly contrary to law and justice.
Word Forms
- unhangs
- unhanging
- unhung
- unhanged
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hang up, uphang, unsling, demount, suspend, unpaste.
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