1. hanging loosely or swinging freely
2. left incomplete or unresolved

1. present participle of dangle; hanging or swinging loosely

Examples

• The dangling rope swayed in the wind.
• She noticed a dangling earring and quickly fixed it.
• The conversation ended with several dangling questions.
• His legs were dangling over the edge of the dock.
• The dangling modifier made the sentence confusing.
• A dangling thread hung from her sweater.
• The project was left with dangling loose ends.