participle clause

participle clause (partisippsetning): a non-finite clause with a past participle or an -ing participle forming the (first part of) the verb phrase. Participle clauses may be postmodifiers of nouns (the children needing special instruction, a note written by a student), complement of preposition (only -ing clauses: I thought of accepting the offer) or adverbial (Lacking the right kind of qualifications, he didn't get the job. Published only a month ago, the book is already out of print. Having worked there once, she knew her way round the shopping centre).