angling

American  

[ang-gling] / ˈæŋ glɪŋ /

noun

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

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angling British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• nonangling adjective

Etymology

Origin of angling

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

Example Sentences

The prediction markets have spent a lot of energy of late angling to convince people that they are not the complete and total Wild West that they have often appeared to be.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Rose, angling for his first green jacket, had the lead making the turn Sunday but couldn’t hold on and recorded bogeys on 11, 12 and 17.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

The U.S. has come up with a 15-point peace plan, with Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan as mediators angling for a U.S.-Iran meeting in the next 48 hours, according to reports.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

When Louise, angling for attention, participates in her church’s Inner Beauty pageant, her talent is holding her breath until she faints.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

But coming on it now, from the water, with Lizzie stroking and angling her way to the point, Turner felt as if he was on the brink of a discovery.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt

Related Words

• fishery
• fishing
• shooting