angling

American

[ang-gling] / ˈæŋ glɪŋ /

noun

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

angling British

/ 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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Other Word Forms

nonangling

adjective

Etymology

Origin of angling

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

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angling

noun

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Origin of angling

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