ANGLES
Definition of ANGLES
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A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
"the angle between lines A and B"
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The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
"The angle between lines A and B is π/4 radians, or 45 degrees."
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A corner where two walls intersect.
"an angle of a building"
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(often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.
"The roof is angled at 15 degrees."
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To change direction rapidly.
"The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket."
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To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.
"How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?"
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A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod.
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To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
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(with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
"He must be angling for a pay rise."
Source: Wiktionary
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