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dangling

/dæŋ.gəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does dangling mean?

adjective

Hanging loosely or unsupported; not attached or fixed. Hanging or suspended in mid-air, often precariously.

Example

"The loose thread on the sweater was a dangling thread that could easily be pulled loose."

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