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an·gle

angle

 
 
pronunciation:
aeng gl
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: the figure made by two lines coming from a single point.
Every triangle has three angles.
 
similar words:
bend, corner, focus, intersection
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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part of speech: verb
inflections: angles, angling, angled
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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