1. n. & v.
--n.
1. a the space between two meeting lines or surfaces. b the inclination of two lines or surfaces to each other.
2 a a corner. b a sharp projection.
3 a the direction from which a photograph etc. is taken. b the aspect from which a matter is considered.
--v.
1. tr. & intr. move or place obliquely.
2 tr. present (information) from a particular point of view (was angled in favour of the victim).
Phrases and idioms:
angle brackets brackets in the form <> (see BRACKET n. 3). angle-iron a piece of iron or steel with an L-shaped cross-section, used to strengthen a framework. angle of repose the angle beyond which an inclined body will not support another on its surface by friction.
Etymology: ME f. OF angle or f. L angulus 2. v. & n.
--v.intr.
1. (often foll. by for) fish with hook and line.
2 (foll. by for) seek an objective by devious or calculated means (angled for a pay rise).
--n. archaic a fish-hook.
Etymology: OE angul