dangle meaning

UK US /ˈdæŋɡəl/ 2 syllables

dangle (verb): hang freely.

dangle has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

dangle as a verb

  1. hang freely
    • the ornaments dangled from the tree
    • The light dropped from the ceiling

    Synonyms: swing, drop

    Type of: hang

    Kinds: droop

  2. cause to dangle or hang freely
    • He dangled the ornaments from the Christmas tree

    Type of: suspend

    Related forms: dangling

How to pronounce dangle

dangle is pronounced /ˈdæŋɡəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with dangle

Word lists: words starting with DA · words ending in LE · 6-letter words

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