Index of English words, starting with "ha"

(1) - Handy (superl.) Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.
(2) - Handy (superl.) Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume.
(3) - Handy (superl.) Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit.
(4) - Handy (superl.) Performed by the hand.

(1) - Hang (v. i.) To hold for support; to depend; to cling; -- usually with on or upon; as, this question hangs on a single point.
(2) - Hang (v. i.) To fasten in a manner which will allow of free motion upon the point or points of suspension; -- said of a pendulum, a swing, a door, gate, etc.
(3) - Hang (v. i.) To fit properly, as at a proper angle (a part of an implement that is swung in using), as a scythe to its snath, or an ax to its helve.
(4) - Hang (v. i.) To put to death by suspending by the neck; -- a form of capital punishment; as, to hang a murderer.
(5) - Hang (v. i.) To cover, decorate, or furnish by hanging pictures trophies, drapery, and the like, or by covering with paper hangings; -- said of a wall, a room, etc.
(6) - Hang (v. i.) To paste, as paper hangings, on the walls of a room.
(7) - Hang (v. i.) To hold or bear in a suspended or inclined manner or position instead of erect; to droop; as, he hung his head in shame.
(8) - Hang (v. i.) To be suspended or fastened to some elevated point without support from below; to dangle; to float; to rest; to remain; to stay.
(9) - Hang (v. i.) To suspend; to fasten to some elevated point without support from below; -- often used with up or out; as, to hang a coat on a hook; to hang up a sign; to hang out a banner.
(10) - Hang (v. i.) To die or be put to death by suspension from the neck.
(11) - Hang (n.) A sharp or steep declivity or slope.
(12) - Hang (v. i.) To be, or be like, a suspended weight.
(13) - Hang (v. i.) To hover; to impend; to appear threateningly; -- usually with over; as, evils hang over the country.
(14) - Hang (v. i.) To lean or incline; to incline downward.
(15) - Hang (v. i.) To slope down; as, hanging grounds.
(16) - Hang (v. i.) To be undetermined or uncertain; to be in suspense; to linger; to be delayed.
(17) - Hang (n.) The manner in which one part or thing hangs upon, or is connected with, another; as, the hang of a scythe.
(18) - Hang (n.) Connection; arrangement; plan; as, the hang of a discourse.
(19) - Hang (v. i.) To be fastened in such a manner as to allow of free motion on the point or points of suspension.