ANGLE


Meaning of ANGLE in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.

↘a corner, especially an external projection or internal recess.

↘a measure of the inclination of one line or surface with respect to another.

2》 a position from which something is viewed or along which it travels or acts: I couldn't see Naomi from this ~.

↘a particular way of approaching or presenting an issue or problem.

3》 Astrology each of the four cardinal points of a chart.

4》 ~ iron or a similar constructional material.

■ verb

1》 direct, move, or incline at an ~.

2》 present (information) in a particular way.

Derivatives

~d adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr., from L. angulus 'corner'.

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~ 2

■ verb

1》 [often as noun angling ] fish with a rod and line.

2》 seek something desired by indirectly prompting someone to offer it: she was angling for sympathy.

■ noun archaic a fish hook.

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

OE angul (n.).

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