Word: DANGLING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of DANGLING
- To hang loosely with the ability to swing.
"His feet would dangle in the water."
- 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.
"He dangled around three players and the goalie to score."
- To hang or trail something loosely.
"I like to sit on the edge and dangle my feet in the water."
- The act of hanging something so that it can move freely; suspension.
- The act of following or trailing around.
- All out, open throttle, with all you have.
- Suspended from above.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "dangling" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "dangling" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 16 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DANGLING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DANGLING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DANGLING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DANGLING:
- # the dangling effect
- # master of dangling
- # playing with dangling
- # in terms of dangling
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