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angle
ˈaŋɡ(ə)l Listen
Meanings
noun
  • the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
    E.g. in any triangle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle
  • a particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem.
    E.g. discussing the problems from every conceivable angle
  • each of the four cardinal points of a chart, from which the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses extend anticlockwise respectively.
  • angle iron or a similar constructional material made of another metal.
    E.g. the supporting frame is usually of aluminium angle bolted together
verb
  • direct or incline at an angle.
    E.g. he angled his chair so that he could watch her
verb
  • fish with a rod and line.
    E.g. there are no big fish left to angle for
  • seek something desired by indirectly prompting someone to offer it.
    E.g. Ralph had begun to angle for an invitation
noun
  • a fish hook.
    E.g. you will be pleased too, if you find a Trout at one of our Angles
Angle
ˈaŋɡ(ə)l Listen
Meanings
noun
  • a member of a Germanic people, originally inhabitants of what is now Schleswig-Holstein, who came to England in the 5th century AD. The Angles founded kingdoms in Mercia, Northumbria, and East Anglia and gave their name to England and the English.

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