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dangling

/ˈdæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/

dangling down

dangling off

dangling out

dangling over

danglingadjective

more dangling

Comp.

most dangling

Super.

/ˈdæŋɡlɪŋ/

Translations

en suspensFiguré, pour quelque chose de non résolu ou sans suite.

The ending left several questions dangling.

La fin a laissé plusieurs questions en suspens.

pendantQui pend librement.

The dangling branches swayed gently in the breeze.

Les branches pendantes oscillaient doucement dans la brise.

Additional translations

non résoluFiguré, emploi plus général.

ballantQui se balance librement.

Definitions

Hanging or swinging loosely.

The dangling branches swayed gently in the breeze.

Lacking proper connection or completion; left unsupported or unresolved.

Check your essay for dangling modifiers before submitting it.

Synonyms

danglingnoun

danglings

/ˈdæŋɡlɪŋ/

Gerund form functioning as a common noun (the act or state of hanging loosely).

Translations

balancementAction ou mouvement de se balancer librement.

The constant dangling of the lamp irritated him.

Le balancement constant de la lampe l'agaçait.

Definitions

The act or instance of something hanging or swinging loosely.

The constant dangling of the lamp irritated him.

dangleverb

dangling

ing-form

dangled

Past Simple

dangled

Past Participle

dangling

ing-form

/ˈdæŋ.ɡl/

/ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/

Translations

pendre

The keys dangled from the hook by the door.

Les clés pendaient au crochet près de la porte.

Additional translations

pendreAvec complément d’objet : faire pendre quelque chose.

allécherSurtout au sens figuré : attirer en offrant une récompense ou une promesse.

Definitions

To hang or swing loosely.

The keys dangled from the hook by the door.

To offer something as an incentive or temptation.

The company dangled a bonus in front of the employees to encourage them to meet their targets.

To cause something to hang or swing loosely by holding it from above.

She dangled her feet in the cool water.

Synonyms

danglenoun

Definitions

A hanging or suspended object, often swaying freely.

The dangle of the earrings caught the light beautifully.

(Ice hockey, informal) A quick, skilful stick-handling move used to evade an opponent; a deke.

The rookie’s flashy dangle brought the crowd to its feet.

dangleadjective

Definitions

Designed to dangle or hang; dangling.

She bought a pair of dangle earrings for the party.