All 3 Uses of
precarious
in
Dune
- He felt himself clinging to this new level, clutching at a precarious hold and peering about.†
Book 1
- He could feel the precarious hold his feet had on the slender ledge, but forced himself to slow caution.†
Book 2
- The old head nodded once precariously on the thin neck.†
Book 2 *
Definition:
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(precarious) unsafe or in danger of getting worse -- especially in danger of falling