Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hang-time

noun

/hæŋ taɪm/

Definition

The duration that an object is in the air after being thrown or jumped before it returns to the ground.

Examples

In basketball, having good hang-time can help a player make a spectacular dunk.
The diver had impressive hang-time before executing a perfect entry into the water.
The physics teacher explained hang-time using the example of a basketball shot.

Meaning

Hang-time often refers to the time an athlete spends in the air during a jump, particularly in sports like basketball and diving, as well as the air time of objects thrown into the air.