Antonyms for hangings


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hang-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhæŋ ɪŋ


Definition of hangings

Origin :
  • "act of putting to death on the gallows," c.1300 (see hang). Hanging judge first recorded 1848. Meaning "piece of drapery on the wall of a room" is late 15c. Hangings "curtains, tapestry" is from 1640s.
  • As in gallows : noun place for hanging
  • As in tapestry : noun curtain
  • As in curtain : noun window covering
  • As in execution : noun killing
  • As in flap : noun winged or extended part of an object
Example sentences :
  • All the while that she was taking her coffee, Angelique talked of the hangings.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Neither the bed nor the windows nor the doors had any hangings.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The hangings were of crimson velvet, and the canopy of the richest purple.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • Seats himself behind the rail, able to cover himself with the hangings.
  • Extract from : « Erdgeist (Earth-Spirit) » by Frank Wedekind
  • The ball-room was beautifully decorated with hangings of dainty tints.
  • Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang
  • This was large and commodious, divided by hangings into two or three compartments.
  • Extract from : « At Aboukir and Acre » by George Alfred Henty
  • The only difference in the furniture was in the color of the hangings.
  • Extract from : « Ernest Linwood » by Caroline Lee Hentz
  • There were a few old pictures on the light background of the hangings.
  • Extract from : « The Nabob » by Alphonse Daudet
  • Carpets, hangings and upholstered furniture must be removed.
  • Extract from : « The Mother and Her Child » by William S. Sadler
  • Used for high-class upholstery purposes, and for curtains and hangings.
  • Extract from : « Textiles » by William H. Dooley

Synonyms for hangings

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