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dangler

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7 lettersPronunciation /ˈdæŋɡləː/Sorted adeglnrStarts with DEnds with R0 clues
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Definitions

  1. A dangling modifier, especially a dangling participle.

Word origin

From dangle + -er.

Used in a sentence

  • Similarly, participles ending in “ing” often cause danglers in scientific writing: […]
  • "Why do I have to feed her? Why do I have to look after her? I'm a girl. Ort doesn't have to 'cause he's a boy, 'cause he's got a dangler and I haven't."
  • Stupid kitten! First he thought he was a fish, now he thinks he's a mole. The vet says it's because he's missing one of his danglers.

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