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angle
1[ang-guhl]
noun
Geometry.
the space within two lines or three or more planes diverging from a common point, or within two planes diverging from a common line.
the figure so formed.
the amount of rotation needed to bring one line or plane into coincidence with another, generally measured in radians or in degrees, minutes, and seconds, as in 12° 10prime; 30″, which is read as 12 degrees, 10 minutes, and 30 seconds.
an angular projection; a projecting corner.
the angles of a building.
a viewpoint; standpoint.
He looked at the problem only from his own angle.
Journalism.
the point of view from which copy is written, especially when the copy is intended to interest a particular audience.
The financial editor added a supplementary article from the investor's angle.
one aspect of an event, problem, subject, etc..
The accountant emphasized the tax angle of the leasing arrangement.
Movies, Photography.angle shot.
Informal.a secret motive.
She's been too friendly lately—what's her angle?
Astrology.any of the four interceptions of the equatorial circle by the two basic axes, the horizon and the meridian: commonly identified by the compass directions.
verb (used with object)
to move or bend in an angle.
to set, fix, direct, or adjust at an angle.
to angle a spotlight.
Journalism.to write or edit in such a way as to appeal to a particular audience; slant.
She angled her column toward teenagers.
verb (used without object)
to turn sharply in a different direction.
The road angles to the right.
to move or go in angles or at an angle.
The trout angled downstream.
angle
2[ang-guhl]
verb (used without object)
to fish with hook and line.
to attempt to get something by sly or artful means; fish.
to angle for a compliment.
noun
Archaic.a fishhook or fishing tackle.
Angle
3[ang-guhl]
noun
a member of a West Germanic people that migrated from Schleswig to Britain in the 5th century a.d. and founded the kingdoms of East Anglia, Mercia, and Northumbria. As early as the 6th century their name was extended to all the Germanic inhabitants of Britain.
angle
1/ ˈæŋɡə /
noun
the space between two straight lines that diverge from a common point or between two planes that extend from a common line
the shape formed by two such lines or planes
the extent to which one such line or plane diverges from another, measured in degrees or radians
an angular projection or recess; corner
standpoint; point of view
look at the question from another angle
the angle of a newspaper article
informala selfish or devious motive or purpose
See angle iron
verb
to move in or bend into angles or an angle
(tr) to produce (an article, statement, etc) with a particular point of view
(tr) to present, direct, or place at an angle
(intr) to turn or bend in a different direction
the path angled sharply to the left
angle
2/ ˈæŋɡə /
verb
to fish with a hook and line
(often foll by for) to attempt to get
he angled for a compliment
noun
obsoleteany piece of fishing tackle, esp a hook
Angle
3/ ˈæŋɡə /
noun
a member of a West Germanic people from N Germany who invaded and settled large parts of E and N England in the 5th and 6th centuries a.d
angle
A geometric figure formed by two lines that begin at a common point or by two planes that begin at a common line.
The space between such lines or planes, measured in degrees.
See also acute angle obtuse angle right angle
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Idioms and Phrases
play the angles, to use every available means to reach one's goal.
A second-rate talent can survive only by playing all the angles.
Example Sentences
The men inspected ceiling access, potential camera angles and sat beside the shared wall separating 5 Star Jewelry & Watch Repair and a candy shop it bordered May 20, authorities allege.
But tilt “Materialists” at an angle and it’s the same film as “Past Lives,” only bolder and funnier.
“Securing it, being able to throw from different arm angles, that’s something he just didn’t do well last year, given the lack of reps,” Roberts said.
“I can also say, ‘Hey, this is what it looks like from my angle,’ and go from there.
“I’ve never seen such amazing angling!” it told me after completing the task.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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