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angle2

Pronunciation: /ˈaŋg(ə)l/

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Definition of angle

verb

[no object]
  • 1fish with a rod and line: there are no big fish left to angle for
  • 2seek something desired by indirectly prompting someone to offer it:Ralph had begun to angle for an invitation

noun

archaic
  • a fish hook: you will be pleased too, if you find a Trout at one of our Angles

Origin:

Old English angul (noun); the verb dates from late Middle English

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