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Uncommondangling
The correct spelling is dangling.
How to pronounce dangling
verb
IPA: /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ(ɡ)/
Say it like: Dan-gli-ng
The correct spelling is dangling. To hang loosely with the ability to swing. For example: "His feet would dangle in the water."
Usage Examples
“His feet would dangle in the water.”
“He dangled around three players and the goalie to score.”
“I like to sit on the edge and dangle my feet in the water.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
- 2.The action of performing a move or deke with the puck in order to get past a defender or goalie; perhaps because of the resemblance to dangling the puck on a string.
- 3.To hang or trail something loosely.
- 4.To trail or follow around.
- 5.Of a patient: to be positioned with the legs hanging over the edge of the bed.
noun
- 1.The act of hanging something so that it can move freely; suspension.
- 2.The act of following or trailing around.
- 3.All out, open throttle, with all you have.
adjective
- 1.Suspended from above.
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