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DANGLING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Dangling.

Dangling - as a noun

The act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

Example: "There was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hanging12suspension12

Dangling - as a verb

To hang loosely with the ability to swing.

Example: "His feet would dangle in the water."

The action of performing a move or deke with the puck in order to get past a defender or goalie; perhaps because of the resemblance to dangling the puck on a string.

Example: "He dangled around three players and the goalie to score."

To hang or trail something loosely.

Example: "I like to sit on the edge and dangle my feet in the water."

To trail or follow around.

Of a patient: to be positioned with the legs hanging over the edge of the bed.

To position (a patient) in this way.

Dangling - as an adjective

Suspended from above.

Example Sentences

"The little girl had a dangling earring that sparkled in the sunlight."
"The dog had a piece of meat dangling from its mouth."
"He wore a dangling necklace with a pendant of a cross."
"The curtains had loose threads dangling at the hem."
"The spider's web had a few dangling strands."
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Word Game Points

Is DANGLING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dangling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DANGLING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DANGLING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dangling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DANGLING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DANGLING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dangling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DANGLING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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