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angling

American  
[ang-gling] / ˈæŋ glɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act or art of fishing with a hook and line, usually attached to a rod.

angling British  
/ ˈæŋɡlɪŋ /

noun

    1. the art or sport of catching fish with a rod and line and a baited hook or other lure, such as a fly; fishing

    2. ( as modifier )

      an angling contest
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of angling

First recorded in 1490–1500; angle 2 + -ing 1

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On the banks of the Pang, Pete Devery from the Angling Trust told the BBC he was sceptical of the government's plans.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

The EA's case against the airport was supported by members of the Derby Railway Angling Club, who blame de-icing chemicals for causing large plumes of sewage fungus in the River Trent and threatening rare fish.

From BBC • May 10, 2025

Angling for a starting pitcher in the second round?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

Angling all of his videos through a sandwich-heavy lens, Han's staccato, ASMR-influenced TikToks have racked up millions and millions of views.

From Salon • Oct. 9, 2024

Angling into the water, instead of towards the house.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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