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

I rinse the stain in the sink and wring out the fabric, and then I stand under the hand dryer, angling my body so the hot air hits the wet part.

From Literature

Elliot asked, hurrying after me as I wove through the trees, all the time angling so we’d be behind that stone wall when we made it to the top of the hill.

From Literature

I couldn’t seem to walk straight, and kept angling off to one side.

From Literature

Before they could say anything he half walked, half crawled toward the behemoth, angling toward its tail, thinking it would be easier to step over the tail than the body or snout.

From Literature

It’s the ‘iwa, come back! I’m sure of it. The ‘iwa seems to float in the air, angling ever so slightly for the street.

From Literature

Related Words

• fishery
• fishing
• shooting