angle
//ˈæŋɡəl//
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.
Synonym
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.