nounπShareAn agent of one intelligence agency or group who pretends to be interested in defecting or turning to another intelligence agency or group."The CIA was wary; several dangles had approached them recently, each offering secrets that seemed too good to be true. "militarygovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action of dangling; a series of complex stick tricks and fakes in order to defeat the defender in style."That was a sick dangle for a great goal!"sportactionstyleentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dangling ornament or decoration."The mobile above the baby's crib featured colorful dangles of stars and moons. "appearancestyleitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang loosely with the ability to swing."His feet would dangle in the water."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareThe 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."sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hang or trail something loosely."I like to sit on the edge and dangle my feet in the water."appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trail or follow around."The little dog dangles after its owner wherever she goes in the park. "actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareOf a patient: to be positioned with the legs hanging over the edge of the bed."After surgery, the patient dangles her legs over the side of the bed to help improve her circulation. "medicinephysiologybodypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo position (a patient) in this way."The physical therapist dangles the patient over the edge of the bed to help them regain their balance after surgery. "medicinephysiologypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
