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angling

American  
[ang-gling] / ˈæŋ glɪŋ /

noun

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

angling British  
/ ˈæŋɡlɪŋ /

noun

    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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • nonangling adjective

Etymology

Origin of angling

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

Example Sentences

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The U.S. has come up with a 15-point peace plan, with Turkey, Egypt and Pakistan as mediators angling for a U.S.-Iran meeting in the next 48 hours, according to reports.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Powell’s statement suggests he thinks that the president is angling for “intimidation.”

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

The Kremlin, which didn’t respond to several requests for comment for this article, has been angling for permanent access to Port Sudan for five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

He’s invited her to coffee not as father and daughter, but as a has-been angling to cast Nora as the lead of his next film, which he claims he’s written for her.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

By the time Cole paused to catch his breath, he found himself outside the bay, angling toward the next island, maybe a mile away.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

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