[1] : Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001)

dangling pointer n. common a reference that doesn't actually lead
   anywhere in c and some other languages, a pointer that doesn't actually
   point at anything valid. usually this happens because it formerly
   pointed to something that has moved or disappeared. used as jargon in a
   generalization of its techspeak meaning; for example, a local phone
   number for a person who has since moved to the other coast is a dangling
   pointer. compare dead link.


see also:
dead link 

[2] : The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03)

dangling pointer
     
         a reference that doesn't actually lead anywhere.
        in c and some other languages, a pointer that doesn't
        actually point at anything valid.  usually this happens
        because it formerly pointed to something that has moved or
        disappeared, e.g. a heap-allocated block which has been freed
        and reused.
     
        used as jargon in a generalisation of its technical meaning;
        for example, a local phone number for a person who has since
        moved is a dangling pointer.
     
        jargon file
     
     
see also:
c heap jargon file 

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