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

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Etymology

Origin of angling

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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

angling

This year, it was Villanueva who forced Luna into a runoff, and he’s angling to take back his old job in Tuesday’s election.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Rising bond yields can create problems for companies looking to borrow money, and consumers angling to buy a home.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Walters’ supporters further argue that Oxford’s statements implicating Walters—as well as Travis’ testimony against him—were tainted, the result of the men being coerced by police and angling for lighter sentences.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Laura Overdeck’s lawyer clarified this week that her client isn’t angling for influence over Two Sigma, but rather wants a cash payout.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

By the time Cole paused to catch his breath, he found himself outside the bay, angling toward the next island, maybe a mile away.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

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