dangling
Definition
- Noun:
- The act of suspending something: The action of hanging an object from a point above so that it is supported from above and can swing or move freely.
Usage
The noun "dangling" specifically refers to the action or state of being hung loosely from a support. It describes the process or result of making something hang freely.
Examples
- Noun:
- The dangling of the chandelier from the high ceiling was a delicate operation.
- We watched the dangling of the new sign above the shop entrance.
Advanced Usage
- As a gerund/verbal noun: "Dangling" functions as a gerund, a noun formed from a verb. It emphasizes the action itself.
- The careful dangling of the ornaments ensured the tree looked balanced.
Variants and Related Words
- Dangle (verb): To hang or swing loosely.
- The keys dangle from his belt.
- Dangler (noun): Informal term for something that dangles.
- Dangly (adjective): Tending to dangle; hanging loosely.
- She wore dangly earrings.
Synonyms
- Suspending: The act of hanging something from a point.
- Hanging: The act of attaching something so it is supported from above.
Related Phrases
- Leave dangling: To leave someone in a state of uncertainty or suspense (idiomatic use derived from the verb "dangle").
- He left the question dangling, refusing to give an answer.
Noun
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the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
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there was a small ceremony for the hanging of the portrait
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