dangling

Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. hanging loosely; swinging
v. swaying

Phrases & Collocations

dangling participle

dangling earrings

dangling modifier

Example Sentences

The naughty boy sat on the edge of the fence dangling his legs.

The keys were dangling from the ignition.

She noticed a dangling thread on her shirt.

The chandelier had dangling crystals that sparkled in the light.

The tree branch had a dangling bird nest.

The chime produced a melodious sound from its dangling tubes.

The dangling participles in his writing made the sentences confusing.

The curtains had dangling tassels at the ends.

She couldn't reach the dangling light bulb to change it.

The cat was playing with a dangling piece of string.

The painting had a dangling frame that needed fixing.

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