dangle
Other forms: dangled; dangles
Dangle means to hang or swing loosely. If you dangle string above a kitten you will both be entertained.
The verb dangle probably comes from a late 16th century Danish or Swedish word meaning “loose or pendulous,” though we don’t know for sure. You may have a taste for big, showy earrings that dangle. Or, you might even dangle a possibility — "If you were to dangle the prospect of dessert to a child, then you better follow through!"
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hang freely
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cause to dangle or hang freely“He dangled the ornaments from the Christmas tree”type of:suspendhang freely
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The terms and definitions included in this list are intended to assist Pennsylvania educators an students in better understanding the Keystone Assessment Anchors and Eligible Content.
In this short story, a loyal German shepherd develops a life-changing bond with a girl named Sandy.
This collection of autobiographical short stories by Francisco Jiménez explores the immigrant experience in the United States.