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dangling participle

n. (context grammar English) Any participle used as a dangling modifier.

WordNet
dangling participle

n. a participle (usually at the beginning of a sentence) apparently modifying a word other than the word intended: e.g., `flying across the country' in `flying across the country the Rockies came into view'

Usage examples of "dangling participle".

I can identify a split infinitive or dangling participle or hyphenated neologism, but I'm not equipped to spot a tufted titmouse or yellow-bellied sapsucker.

Our guy didn't use a single dangling participle or split infinitive.