hang
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7.6
- noun
- /hæŋ/
- Specialized
:
suspensión
- The athlete demonstrated his strength by performing a perfect hang from the rings during the competition.
- arm hang
- flexed-arm hang
Examples
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Watch the video above to see Durkin perform the Flexed Arm Hang Weekend Challenge.
Blog text (23) -
To master the hang, it's important to support your weight entirely with your arms.
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In the flexed-arm hang test, children held their chin above the bar using an underhand grip.
Academic text (2012) -
The best way to boost your upper-body staying power: the flexed arm hang, says Todd Durkin, C.S.C.S., author of The IMPACT!
Blog text (23) -
Regular practice of the hang will improve your upper body strength and grip.
Synonyms
A position on rings or parallel bars with the body straight and arms at the sides
A position where you hang upside down from a bar or rings with your body straight
A body position with arms stretched backward while the body is held by a bar above
A position on gym rings where the body is held straight and horizontal
A position on rings where a gymnast hangs upside down with hips bent and legs straight
Antonyms
Idioms
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6.8
To be in a situation where the result is not decided, for example a job or game
- Informal
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6.1
In a very dangerous situation where a small problem can cause everything to fail
- Archaic
To not have enough evidence to prove someone is guilty or to take action
- Archaic
To stop doing an activity, especially to stop playing music for good
Compounds
- Informal
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6.8
An emotional problem that makes someone feel nervous or unable to act normally
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4.6
A sport of flying a light aircraft without an engine launched from a hill or cliff
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4.2
A light flying craft without a motor like a large kite that a person hangs under to fly
- Jargon
A position on rings where a gymnast hangs upside down with hips bent and legs straight
- Jargon
A position on rings or parallel bars with the body straight and arms at the sides
How Difficult
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hang as a noun for a gym exercise comes from the basic sense 'to be suspended', since the body is held up by the arms during the exercise.