"Hang" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /haŋ/ [UK] Forms: Hangs [plural], Hanghang [plural]
Rhymes: -aŋ Etymology: Coined as a trademark, from Alemannic German Hang (“hand”), c. 2000. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|gsw|Hang||hand}} Alemannic German Hang (“hand”) Head templates: {{en-noun|s|Hanghang}} Hang (plural Hangs or Hanghang)
  1. A percussion instrument invented and built by PANArt Hangbau AG, somewhat resembling a steelpan, consisting of two metal half shells with tuned notes on the top side that produces a mellow and ethereal sound. Wikipedia link: Hang (instrument) Categories (topical): Musical instruments Synonyms: handpan

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