dangling

/ˈdæŋɡlɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Hanging or swinging loosely, especially from one end.
    • The child grabbed the dangling rope and started to climb.
    • A loose wire was dangling from the ceiling fan.
    • She wore long, dangling earrings that sparkled in the light.
noun
  1. The act or state of hanging loosely.
    • The dangling of the keys from his belt made a jingling sound.
    • The constant dangling of the loose thread annoyed her.
    • He watched the dangling of the spider from its web.
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