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

It’s not what I was like angling towards.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

American lawmakers are already angling to have their say in approving or scuttling the accord.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

The company is angling to raise as much as $80 billion at a valuation of up to $2 trillion next month, according to the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

Pet inclined its head, the horns angling, but kept silent.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

Related Words

• fishery
• fishing
• shooting