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Hanging Wall

Noun:

1. The vertical wall or rock formation that is located above a fault plane in geology.

Example sentence: The hanging wall of this fault is made up of sandstone.

2. In mining, the rock formation directly above an ore deposit that is being mined.

Example sentence: The miners had to carefully assess the stability of the hanging wall before proceeding with the excavation.

Verb:

1. (present participle: hanging, past tense: hung) To suspend something on a wall or vertical surface.

Example sentence: She was hanging a picture on the wall when the nail slipped from her hand.

Adjective:

1. Used to describe a wall that is attached or supported by hanging.

Example sentence: The hanging wall decorations added a touch of elegance to the room.

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