angling

[ang-gling]

noun

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

angling

/ ˈæŋɡlɪŋ /

noun

1. 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

Other Word Forms

• nonangling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of angling¹

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

Example Sentences

But the other side, led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, prefers screaming bloody murder that Democrats are angling to reverse laws to give undocumented immigrants government benefits.

From Salon

It also doubles as a warning to other potential candidates about the establishment firepower behind Solis’ nascent campaign, despite the seat she’s angling for not actually existing yet.

From Los Angeles Times

While this will not be the case during Friday's summit, the US president has pledged to update Zelensky soon afterwards - and has indicated he is angling for a "quick" three-way meeting in the near future.

From BBC

The foreign secretary did not catch any fish when he went angling with the US vice-president at his official residence at Chevening House, Kent, last week.

From BBC

“I’ve never seen such amazing angling!” it told me after completing the task.

From Los Angeles Times

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