dangling (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈdæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
Definition
Hanging or swinging loosely from a fixed point without touching the ground or being firmly attached.
Examples
A single light bulb was dangling from the frayed wire in the center of the room.
She noticed a loose thread dangling from the hem of her new jacket.
The keys were dangling from his fingers as he fumbled to unlock the heavy door.
How to Use dangling
- dangle from (prepositional phrase)
- To be suspended from a specific object. — "The spider was dangling from a thin silk thread."
- dangle in front of (idiom)
- To tempt someone by showing them something they want. — "Stop dangling that candy in front of the baby."
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