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an•gle
[[t]ˈæŋ gəl[/t]] n. v. -gled, -gling
1) math.
a) the space within two lines or three or more planes diverging from a common point, or within two planes diverging from a common line
b) the figure so formed
c) math. the amount of rotation needed to bring one line or plane into coincidence with another, generally measured in radians or degrees
2) an angular projection; a projecting corner
3) a viewpoint; standpoint
4) jou the point of view from which journalistic copy is written; slant
5) one aspect of an event, problem, subject, etc
6) cvb Informal. a secret motive
7) astrol. any of the four interceptions of the equatorial circle by the horizon and the meridian
8) bui
angle iron 2)
9) to move or bend in an angle
10) to set, direct, or adjust at an angle:
to angle a spotlight[/ex]
11) jou to slant (a piece of reporting) toward a particular point of view
12) to turn sharply in a different direction:
The road angles to the right[/ex]
13) to move or go in angles or at an angle
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Etymology: 1350–1400; ME < MF < L angulus II
an•gle
[[t]ˈæŋ gəl[/t]] v. i. -gled, -gling.
1) to fish with hook and line
2) to attempt to get something by sly or artful means; fish
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Etymology: bef. 900; ME angelen, v. der. of angel, angul fishhook, OE angel, angul

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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