angle

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
Noun
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).

Example Sentences
  • the angle between lines A and B
2 Definition

The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.

Example Sentences
  • The angle between lines A and B is π/4 radians, or 45 degrees.
3 Definition

A corner where two walls intersect.

Example Sentences
  • an angle of a building
4 Definition

A change in direction.

Example Sentences
  • The horse took off at an angle.
5 Definition

A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.

6 Definition

The focus of a news story.

7 Definition

Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

8 Definition

A storyline between two wrestlers, providing the background for and approach to a feud.

9 Definition

An ulterior motive; a scheme or means of benefitting from a situation, usually hidden, often immoral

Example Sentences
  • His angle is that he gets a percentage, but mostly in trade.
10 Definition

A projecting or sharp corner; an angular fragment.

11 Definition

Any of the four cardinal points of an astrological chart: the Ascendant, the Midheaven, the Descendant and the Imum Coeli.

12 Definition

A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod.

Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

(often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.

Example Sentences
  • The roof is angled at 15 degrees.
2 Definition

To change direction rapidly.

Example Sentences
  • The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket.
3 Definition

To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.

Example Sentences
  • How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?
4 Definition

(cue sports) To hamper (oneself or one's opponent) by leaving the cue ball in the jaws of a pocket such that the surround of the pocket (the "angle") blocks the path from cue ball to object ball.

5 Definition

To try to catch fish with a hook and line.

6 Definition

(with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.

Example Sentences
  • He must be angling for a pay rise.