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angle1

Pronunciation: /ˈaŋg(ə)l/
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Definition of angle

noun

  • 1the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet: in any triangle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle spring-loaded hinges open the doors to any angle up to 90°
  • a corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a part of a building or other structure:a skylight in the angle of the roof
  • a measure of the inclination of one line or surface with respect to another:sloping at an angle of 33° to the horizontal
  • a position from which something is viewed or along which it travels or acts, typically as measured by its inclination from an implicit horizontal or vertical baseline:from this angle Maggie could not see Naomi’s face
  • 2a particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem:discussing the problems from every conceivable angle he always had a fresh angle on life
  • 3 [often with modifier] Astrology each of the four cardinal points of a chart, from which the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses extend anticlockwise respectively.
  • 4 [mass noun] angle iron or a similar constructional material made of another metal: the supporting frame is usually of aluminium angle bolted together

verb

[with object and adverbial of direction]
  • direct or incline at an angle:he angled his chair so that he could watch her
  • [no object, with adverbial of direction] move or be inclined at an angle:still the rain angles down
  • [with object] present (information) to reflect a particular view or have a particular focus:angle your answer so that it is relevant to the job for which you are applying

Phrases

at an angle

in a direction or at an inclination markedly different from parallel, vertical, or horizontal with respect to an implicit baseline:she wore her beret at an angle an armchair was drawn up at an angle to his desk

from all angles

from every direction or point of view:they come shooting at us from all angles

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin angulus 'corner'

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