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Dangle (Verb)

Hang freely; "the ornaments dangled from the tree"; "The light dropped from the ceiling".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

A fishhook dangled from the string tied to a stick to be used for makeshift fishing.
The beautiful silver earrings kept dangle in her ears as she danced to her favorite music.
One of the new boots had its lace untied and its tongue seemed to dangle slightly.
The icicle dangled precariously from the eve and with one more gust of wind will most certainly break loose.
A pendant dangled loosely around the women's neck allowing it to sway freely.

Cause to dangle or hang freely; "He dangled the ornaments from the Christmas tree".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

She dangled her legs over the edge of the dock, watching the fish swim in the water below.
The child dangled the yo-yo from its string, carefully manipulating it up and down.
He dangled the carrot in front of the rabbit, enticing it to hop closer.
The wind chime dangled from the metal rod, gently swaying back and forth.
She dangled a thread from her embroidery hoop, carefully threading it through the needle.