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Definition of angling

angling

/ˈæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
an · gling
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1

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

Example

"He spent his retirement weekends enjoying peaceful angling along the riverbank."

2

The act of indirectly or artfully trying to obtain something, such as a favor, compliment, or position.

Example

"After months of subtle angling for a promotion, she was finally appointed head of the department."

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anglican
anglicization
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anglo
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anglophone

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'angle', which derives from the Old English noun 'angel' meaning 'fishhook', ultimately related to the Indo-European root for 'bend' or 'crook'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Angling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/angling
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