misplaced modifier

Noun
  1. is a type of: modifier, qualifier - a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
    subtypes: dangling participle - 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'
    same as: dangling modifier

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