dangles

The word “dangles” has 2 syllables: dan-gles.

It's pronounced as /ˈdæŋɡəlz/.


What is synonym and antonym for dangles?

In the thesaurus, “dangles” has 8 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for dangles along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for dangles

  • droop
  • flap
  • hang
  • hangs
  • sling
  • sway
  • swing
  • swings

Meanings of dangles

  • noun
    1. An agent of one intelligence agency or group who pretends to be interested in defecting or turning to another intelligence agency or group.
    2. The action of dangling; a series of complex stick tricks and fakes in order to defeat the defender in style.
    3. A dangling ornament or decoration.
  • verb
    1. To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
    2. 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.
    3. To hang or trail something loosely.
    4. To trail or follow around.
    5. Of a patient: to be positioned with the legs hanging over the edge of the bed.
    6. To position (a patient) in this way.

Example Sentences

  • The wind chime dangles from the porch, creating soothing melodies in the breeze.
  • She carefully adjusted the necklace so that the pendant dangles perfectly at her neckline.
  • The spider silk dangles delicately from branch to branch, forming an intricate web.
  • The chandelier in the foyer dangles with crystal prisms, creating a dazzling display when the light hits.
  • The cat's toy mouse dangles enticingly from the string, inviting playful paws to swat at it.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms or another words to dangles, such as: droop, flap, hang, hangs, sling, sway, swing.

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