angling

[ ang-gling ]

noun

1. the act or art of fishing with a hook and line, usually attached to a rod.

angling

/ 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

Other Words From

• non·angling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of angling¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; angle ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Like winged creatures of the sky it draws its nickname from, the bird of paradise seems always ready for takeoff, angling itself toward the light of better tomorrows, or at least the possibility of them.

From Los Angeles Times

News outlets have since put out reports on the attack, mostly angling on statements from the police and Xi Jinping.

From BBC

What I admire and appreciate about what Hallmark is angling for, and what I would want as a fan, is to know it’s going to be OK.

From Los Angeles Times

Walk through the park, angling between Bonita Cove on the right and Mariners Way on the left.

From Los Angeles Times

I asked Val to repeat herself, touching my index finger to my ear, angling my chin to the crowd six-deep at the bar.

From Salon

Related Words

• fishery
• fishing
• shooting