Definition of Angling
Angling
An·gling
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
The act of fishing with a hook and line, or trying to get something indirectly.
e.g. The tourist was angling for a big catch on the lake.
(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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