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angling
[ ang-gling ]
/ ˈæŋ glɪŋ /
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noun
the act or art of fishing with a hook and line, usually attached to a rod.
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non·an·gling, adjectiveWords nearby angling
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British Dictionary definitions for angling
angling
/ (ˈæŋɡlɪŋ) /
noun
- the art or sport of catching fish with a rod and line and a baited hook or other lure, such as a fly; fishing
- (as modifier)an angling contest
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