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an·gle2
angle2
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- pronunciation:
- aeng
gl
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
inflections: |
angles, angling, angled |
definition 1: |
to fish with hook and line.
We were angling for trout yesterday.- synonyms:
- fish
- similar words:
- cast, trawl, troll
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definition 2: |
to seek artfully or slyly.
She tried to hide it, but I could tell she was angling for a promotion.- synonyms:
- finagle, fish
- similar words:
- contrive, hint, manipulate, scheme
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