angle

//ˈæŋɡəl//
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Visual representation of angle

Noun

angleSingular
anglesPlural
1

The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.

The angle of this triangle is 90 degrees.

2

A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem; a perspective.

Let's look at this problem from a different angle.

3

A corner or sharp bend in something.

The bookshelf fits perfectly in the angle of the wall.

Verb

angleInfinitive
anglePresent tense
angledPast tense
angledPast participle
anglingPresent participle
anglesThird-person singular
1

To move or position something at an angle; to tilt or turn.

She angled the lamp to shine on her book.

2

To present information or a story from a particular point of view or with a specific bias.

The reporter angled the story to make the politician look bad.

3

To fish with a hook and line.

We angled for trout in the mountain stream.

Synonym