~ 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.).