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Dangle

usgb/ˈdæŋɡl/Volume
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Visual Imagery

Imagine objects hanging and moving to understand 'dangle' as a visual action.

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The spider dangled from its web.
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Physical Connection

Something that dangles remains attached at one end or point while hanging freely.

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The child's feet dangled over the edge of the chair.
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Not Firmly Fixed

'Dangle' suggests that the object is not securely held in place.

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The earrings dangled and sparkled with her every move.
Visual representation of the word "Dangle"

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