Definitions

1. verb

to be suspended loosely from something, typically by a string or chain, so as to be able to move up and down

“The wind chime dangled from the tree branch.”

2. verb

to be uncertain or undecided about something

“She dangled between two job offers.”

3. noun

something that is suspended from a higher point, typically to be visible or to be decorative

“The festive lights dangled across the roof.”

4. noun

a piece of information or a hint given to someone in order to help them make a decision or guess what something is

“The cryptic clue dangled before the detective.”

5. noun

a threat or promise of something unpleasant or something desirable

“The politician’s statement was a dangling threat to raise taxes.”

6. noun

a verb or phrase that is left unfinished at the end of a sentence

“The dangling participle confused the readers.”