Definition of Angling
Angling
an·gling
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
in British usage, the hobby, sport, or action of fishing with a hook, line, and rod;
e.g. Every year, there is an angling competition on the lake to see who can catch the most fish.
(verb)
setting the incline or direction of something such that it is at an angle, or moving/pointing in an angular fashion;
e.g. They were angling their chairs so that they could see who was speaking. The cars were angling around the brick in the middle of the road.
(verb)
fishing with a hook, line, and rod, or figuratively, trying to indirectly prompt someone into offering something that is desired;
e.g. He spent the afternoon angling on the river bank. Both of them are angling for the same promotion.
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