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Dangle

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dropnoun(also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
swingnoun(intransitive) To ride on a swing.

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swingnoun(intransitive) To ride on a swing.
dropnoun(also figuratively) A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own round shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.
hangverb(intransitive) To be or remain suspended.
erodeverbTo wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction.
undermineverb(figuratively) To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.
suspendverbTo halt something temporarily.
lollverb(intransitive) To act lazily or indolently while reclining; to lean; to lie at ease.
swinglenoun(textiles) An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.
flownounMovement in people or things characterized with a continuous motion, involving either a non solid mass or a multitude.
dangle afterverb(dated) To hang upon importunately; to court the favour of; to beset.
pendulatenounTo swing like a pendulum.
flagnounA piece of cloth, often decorated with an emblem, used as a visual signal or symbol.
fanglenounSomething newly fashioned; a novelty, a new fancy.
swingenoun(archaic) A swinging blow.
wagglenounA wobbling motion.
paggleverb(obsolete) To hang loosely.
trailnounThe track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.
fluctuateverb(intransitive) To vary irregularly; to swing.
kick aroundnounAn informal game of football, rugby or similar sports.
floatnounA buoyant device used to support something in water or another liquid.

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