Angling

Angling
Angle An"gle, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Angled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Angling}.] 1. To fish with an angle (fishhook), or with hook and line. [1913 Webster]

2. To use some bait or artifice; to intrigue; to scheme; as, to angle for praise. [1913 Webster]

The hearts of all that he did angle for. --Shak. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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Synonyms:
(with a rod)


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