the space between two straight lines or surfaces that meet, measured in degrees
The teacher drew a right angle on the board.
Hold the two wooden boards at a 45-degree angle before nailing them together.
✦ From Latin angulus “corner, angle”, related to Greek ankylos “bent”.
a particular way of looking at, thinking about, or approaching something
From my angle, the plan seems risky.
Try to see the problem from a different angle.
an aspect or direction chosen to give special emphasis when presenting a story, product, or plan
Reporters looked for a new angle on the election results.
The advertisement’s creative angle highlights family togetherness.
to fish with a rod, line, and hook
Early every morning, he goes to the river to angle for trout.
The old man angled patiently by the pier all afternoon.
✦ Old English angelian “to fish with a hook”, from angel “hook, fish-hook”.
to try to obtain something, often in an indirect or clever way
He’s angling for a promotion by staying late every night.
She cleverly angled an invitation to the exclusive party.
