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   dangle

   /ˈdaŋɡl/

   verb

   • 1. hang or swing loosely: "saucepans dangled from a rail" Similar hang (down)droopsagswingswaywavetrailstreamarchaic:depend
   • ▪ offer (an enticing incentive) to someone: "the defence portfolio could be the carrot to dangle before him" Similar offerhold outentice someone withlure someone withtempt someone withtantalize someone withseduce someone with

   Word Origin late 16th century: symbolic of something loose and pendulous, corresponding to Danish dangle, Swedish dangla, but the origin is unclear.

   Derivatives

   • 1. dangler noun

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   The meaning of DANGLE is to hang loosely and usually so as to be able to swing freely. How to use dangle in a sentence.

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   Learn the meaning of dangle as a verb, with usage examples and related words. Find out how to use dangle in different contexts, such as hanging, offering, or ice hockey.

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   3 meanings: 1. to hang or cause to hang freely 2. to display as an enticement 3. the act of dangling or something that dangles.... Click for more definitions.

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   Dangle means to hang or swing loosely. If you dangle string above a kitten you will both be entertained.

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   Dangle means to hang loosely and swing or sway, or to offer as an inducement. See the origin, usage, synonyms, and translations of dangle in English and Spanish.

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   Definition of dangle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does dangling mean?

   • 1. to hang loosely, esp. with a swaying motion. 2. to hang around or follow a person, as if seeking favor or attention. 3. to cause to dangle; hold or carry swaying loosely. 4. to offer as an inducement. n. 5. the act of dangling. 6. something that dangles. keep someone dangling, to keep someone in a state of uncertainty. dan′gler, n.

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   What does dangle mean?

   • Pick the best words! Autocorrect can’t save you now. The meaning of DANGLE is to hang loosely and usually so as to be able to swing freely. How to use dangle in a sentence.

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   What does dangled mean in a sentence?

   • Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Idioms. To hang loosely and swing or sway to and fro: Earrings dangled from her ears. 1. To cause to hang loosely or swing: dangled my feet in the water. 2. To offer as an inducement or an enticement: dangled the prospect of a promotion in exchange for his testimony.

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   What is a dangling pointer?

   • Clearly "dangling" is just such an example. A unique feature of this scheme is that evaluation can lead to values with dangling pointers: a pointer to data in some region that has been reclaimed. The latter are called dangling back-pointers.

   DANGLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › dangleDANGLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Dangle means to hang loosely or to offer something persuasively. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and languages with translations and examples.