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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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Origin of angling

First recorded in 1490–1500; angle2 + -ing1

OTHER WORDS FROM angling

non·an·gling, adjective

Words nearby angling

Anglice, Anglicism, Anglicist, Anglicize, Anglify, angling, Anglist, Anglistics, Anglo, Anglo-American, Anglo-Australian
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Words related to angling

cast, drop a line, connive, conspire, contrive, fish for, hint, hunt, invite, maneuver, plan, plot, scheme, seek, solicit, strive, look for

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British Dictionary definitions for angling

angling
/ (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
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