Climbing Techniques

noun a hanging or swinging loosely

verb to hang or swing loosely

• The keys dangle from the hook by the front door.
• She let her feet dangle off the edge of the dock.
• The pendant was dangling from her neck all day.
• The threat of losing his job dangled over his head like a dark cloud.

noun a public execution by hanging

verb to be suspended or attached from above with the lower part not supported

• The painting was carefully hung on the wall in the art gallery.
• Let's hang out at the park this weekend.
• I'm just gonna hang at home and watch some Netflix tonight.
• His future prospects hang in the balance as he waits for the job offer.

noun a cord or string used for lacing or tying

verb the act of fastening or tightening with a lace

• The intricate lacing on the dress was meticulously done by hand.
• I love the lacing on these sneakers, it gives them a cool look.
• Check out the lacing on that skateboard, it's sick!
• Her speech was filled with lacing of sarcasm, making it hard to tell if she was serious or not.