dangle (Meaning)

Wordnet

dangle (v)

hang freely

cause to dangle or hang freely

Webster

dangle (v. i.)

To hang loosely, or with a swinging or jerking motion.

Webster

dangle (v. t.)

To cause to dangle; to swing, as something suspended loosely; as, to dangle the feet.

dangle Sentence Examples

  1. The keychain dangled from her fingertips as she searched for the right key.
  2. His feet dangled over the edge of the cliff, making him feel a rush of adrenaline.
  3. The chandelier above them swayed gently, its crystals dangling in the breeze.
  4. She held the rope tight as she dangled from the rock face, looking for her next handhold.
  5. The cat toy dangled from the doorknob, enticing the playful feline.
  6. His glasses dangled from a chain around his neck, ready to be put on whenever needed.
  7. The branches of the tree were adorned with icicles, each one delicately dangling in the winter air.
  8. The threadbare curtains in the old house dangled limply, casting eerie shadows in the dim light.
  9. The pendant dangled from her necklace, catching the sunlight and sparkling.
  10. The swing set in the park had colorful rings and bars dangling from the top, inviting children to play.

FAQs About the word dangle

hang freely, cause to dangle or hang freelyTo hang loosely, or with a swinging or jerking motion., To cause to dangle; to swing, as something suspended loosely;

hang, swing, drape, pin,suspend, mount, sling, string, hook, overhang

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The keychain dangled from her fingertips as she searched for the right key.

His feet dangled over the edge of the cliff, making him feel a rush of adrenaline.

The chandelier above them swayed gently, its crystals dangling in the breeze.

She held the rope tight as she dangled from the rock face, looking for her next handhold.