dangle
to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion: The rope dangled in the breeze.
to hang around or follow a person, as if seeking favor or attention.
Grammar. to occur as a modifier without a head or as a participle without an implied subject, as leaving the tunnel in The daylight was blinding, leaving the tunnel.
to cause to dangle; hold or carry swaying loosely.
to offer as an inducement.
the act of dangling.
something that dangles.
Idioms about dangle
keep someone dangling, to keep someone in a state of uncertainty.
Origin of dangle
1Other words for dangle
Other words from dangle
- dangler, noun
- dan·gling·ly, adverb
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How to use dangle in a sentence
"Yes, and got your full share of the proceeds, while I ran the risk," growled Dangler.
The Rover Boys on the Farm | Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)The man named Dangler followed the runabout to the road and watched it disappear around a turn bordered by trees.
The Rover Boys on the Farm | Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)Dangler watched the runabout and then gazed up and down the mountain for several minutes.
The Rover Boys on the Farm | Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)The others considered Sam's advice good, and after another look around for Dangler, they turned in the direction of home.
The Rover Boys on the Farm | Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)Another search was at once instituted for Bill Dangler, but the rascal was not captured.
The Rover Boys on the Farm | Arthur M. Winfield (AKA Edward Stratemeyer)
British Dictionary definitions for dangle
/ (ˈdæŋɡəl) /
to hang or cause to hang freely: his legs dangled over the wall
(tr) to display as an enticement: the hope of a legacy was dangled before her
the act of dangling or something that dangles
Origin of dangle
1Derived forms of dangle
- dangler, noun
- danglingly, adverb
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