Wiktionary
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.