angling

noun
UK: /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
US: /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/

  1. The sport or activity of catching fish with a rod, line, and hook.

    1. He enjoys angling in the river every weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. Angling provides a relaxing escape from the pressures of city life. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

casting fishing
angling verb

  1. Present participle of angle: to fish with a rod and line.

    1. I am angling for trout in the stream today. [ ] [ ]
    2. She enjoys angling along the quiet riverbank in the early morning. [ ] [ ]

  2. To try to get something by being clever or indirect.

    1. He was angling for a promotion by praising his boss. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's always angling to find out what other people are doing in their free time. [ ] [ ]
angling adjective

  1. Sloping or inclined at an angle.

    1. The angling roof provides a unique architectural style. [ ] [ ]
    2. The angling sunlight streamed through the dusty attic window. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "angling" is /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "angling": casting, fishing.

Example usage of "angling": "He enjoys angling in the river every weekend.". More examples on the page.