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Dangles

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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.
hangsverb(intransitive) To be or remain suspended.
plucksverb(transitive) To pull something sharply; to pull something out
pullsverb(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
scuttlesverb(intransitive) To move hastily, to scurry.
clingsverbTo hold very tightly, as to not fall off.
tottersverbTo walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.
brandishesverb(transitive) To move or swing a weapon back and forth, particularly if demonstrating anger, threat or skill.
yanksverba 1979 drama film directed by John Schlesinger, and produced by Joseph Janni and Lester Persky, and is written by Colin Welland and Walter Bernstein.
hoversverb(intransitive) To remain stationary or float in the air.
swaysverb(intransitive) To move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock.
impalesverb(transitive) To pierce (something) with any long, pointed object.
wrigglesverb(intransitive) To twist one's body to and fro with short, writhing motions; to squirm.
pokesverbTo prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
beckonsverb(ambitransitive) To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
pushesverb(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) such that it moves away from the person or thing applying the force.
fastensverb(ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.
untiesverb(transitive) To free from fastening or from restraint; to let loose; to unbind.
plopsverbTo make the sound of an object dropping into a body of liquid.

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