dangle
verb (used without object)
to hang loosely, especially with a jerking or swaying motion.
dangling
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present participleof dangle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Their surfaces do not contain dangling bonds, which makes it difficult to grow an extremely thin dielectric film evenly across them.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
There’d be supporting towers on park property, with cables dangling overhead, and a gondola station just outside the park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Footage from inside showed rescue workers in orange overalls and white helmets picking their way through a mass of twisted steel, dangling cables and chunks of ceiling.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The title track is full of thwarted desire, as Gavin tries and fails to get the attention of a girl who constantly leaves her dangling.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“I’m bored,” said Jaya, her legs dangling above her brother’s head.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
