Word Adjective
dangling
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdæŋɡəɫɪŋ/ UK /dˈæŋɡəlɪŋ/ dan·gling
Definition
adj.hanging or swinging loosely from something. You use this to describe things that are not fixed in place and move freely in the air.
adj.hanging or swinging loosely, often without support from below. Frequently used as a participial adjective in both attributive and predicative positions.
Examples
“The child sat on the wall with dangling legs.”
“A few dangling wires hung from the ceiling after the storm damaged the light fixture.”
“The climber remained focused on the rock face, ignoring the dangling rope that swayed rhythmically in the wind several hundred feet above the valley floor.”
Usage
Often used to describe limbs, jewelry, or electrical components that hang without support.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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