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an·gle1
 angle1
- pronunciation:
- aeng
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 l
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the figure made by two lines or rays coming from a single point.
Every triangle has three angles.
- similar words:
- bend, corner, focus, intersection
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| definition 2: |
the space between such lines measured in degrees.
Each angle in a square measures 90 degrees. |
| definition 3: |
a position or point of view.
The sculpture looks better from this angle.- synonyms:
- perspective, point of view, position, viewpoint
- similar words:
- approach, aspect, bias, light, outlook, side, view
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| related words: |
tilt, viewpoint |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
angled, angles, angling |
| definition: |
to move at an angle.
The skier angled left to avoid hitting the tree.- synonyms:
- bend
- similar words:
- hook, zigzag
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| related words: |
incline, lean, slant |
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