(grammar) Any participle used as a dangling modifier.

plural of dangling participle

plural of dangling modifier

(programming) A pointer (variable that holds the address of a memory location) that does not reference a valid object.

plural of dangling pointer

(programming) A potential ambiguity in a programming language that occurs when an else clause can be associated with either a nested conditional or with the clause that encloses the nested conditional.

plural of dangling else

(obsolete) Hanging loose; swinging backwards and forwards.

(dated) To hang upon importunately; to court the favour of; to beset.

(aviation, slang) To lower the landing gear of an aircraft in preparation for landing.