ANGLING

7 letters 9 Scrabble points

Definition of ANGLING

verb
  1. (often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.

    "The roof is angled at 15 degrees."

  2. To change direction rapidly.

    "The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket."

  3. 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?"

verb
  1. To try to catch fish with a hook and line.

  2. (with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.

    "He must be angling for a pay rise."

noun
  1. A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.

Related words: gentle craft

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters A N G L I N G
Length 7 letters
Scrabble Score 9 points

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