![]() ![]() The insulting version of the gesture (with the palm inwards) is often compared to the offensive gesture known as "the finger". In the United States, with the palm outwards, and more recently, occasionally inward as well, it is also used to mean "Peace", a meaning that became popular during the peace movement of the 1960s. During World War II, Winston Churchill popularised its use as a "Victory" sign (for V as in victory) initially with palm inwards and later in the war palm outwards. In the United Kingdom and some other English speaking countries, it is an obscene insulting gesture of defiance when performed with the palm facing inwards. Send us feedback about these examples.The V sign is a hand gesture in which the first and second fingers are raised and parted, whilst the remaining fingers are clenched. These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'hang.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. 2023 The bear isn’t dead, but the shell hang-glides on a Dorito to safety. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. ![]() ![]() 2023 No need to pack a change of clothes for your post-hike beers - the Saturday Trail Pant was built for social hangs as much as summit conquers. 2023 Will only talk to people on house teams at the aftershow bar hang. 2023 It's made for two, so bring your significant other along for the hang sesh. 2023 Any Fruit Crisp Go ahead and take this recipe title literally-any fruit can be added to this fool-proof dessert that's great to make during warm weather hangs or weekend dinners with friends. 2023 The two husbands diligently ran the passata-making operations with help from a working party that included those slowly getting the hang of it, nervous but willing first-timers and children noisily weaving in and out of trouble while still being productive. 2022 Merry goes round: The Carousel Club, the trackside bar that made Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach a stylish hang, will celebrate its first anniversary with food, drink and entertainment beginning at noon on Saturday. Noun Dive in, and generally just try to be a good hang. Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Apr. 2023 They are being photographed, cataloged with barcodes and properly boxed and hung by The Wardrobe, a New York storage and preservation company that recently opened its first archive in the L.A. Lauren Wellbank, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023 Trimble says growing vegetables such as cucumbers and winter squash off the ground often increases the quality of the harvest - cucumbers can grow straighter when hanging and more effectively fight off pests and disease. Sara Novak, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2023 Residents line their irrigation ditches with shells, hang blue bottles from trees to ward off evil spirits and weave intricate baskets with seagrass found along the coast. 2023 Unlike software developers, those who pour concrete and hang drywall can’t take jobs elsewhere without relocating. 2023 Purchase gallon pots or hanging baskets and chat with OFS members. Melanie Lieberman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2023 One of the highlights beyond the castle's walls is Marienbrücke, the bridge which hangs over a waterfall and offers the most iconic views (and photo opportunities) of Neuschwanstein Castle. 2023 The mom of twins shared an adorable video of her and her kids, son Morrocan and daughter Monroe, both 11, who hung with an actual bunny rabbit on Easter Sunday. Verb There are professional gyotaku artists all over the country who create gorgeous prints any angler would be proud to hang. ![]()
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