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

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angling

And in Iowa, a state representative and former Paralympian named Josh Turek is angling for an upset win against GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026

I think if I was angling towards a female audience as a stand-up, it wouldn’t work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

In 2018, a Belfast man who was angling caught a blue shark and was bitten while bringing it on board a boat.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

The companies have received some early-stage government funding and they’re angling for a lot more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

It’s impossible to imagine her as a typical Illustrian girl, angling for a good match, attending fetes and allowing herself to be seduced by fittingly highborn men.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

Related Words

• fishery
• fishing
• shooting