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The inclination of one line or surface with respect to another, or the measure of such
“The tube was struck with sufficient force to bend it to an angle of thirty degrees.”
A corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a part of a building or other structure
“The sharp angle breaks up the structure, making it feel lighter.”
A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem
“Can't you see? Life's easy if you consider things from another angle.”
A given aspect, feature, or detail
A trick or an action intended to deceive
A concept or notion
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others
A direction diagonal to the weave of a fabric
A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft
A metal wedge which fits into the space between the type and the edge of a chase, and is tightened to fix the metal type in place
Fishing hook
The relative alignment or direction of something
To direct or incline at an angle
“If you need maximum clearance, such as for a wide rip cut, you can angle the blade all the way to 90 degrees.”
To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint
“Angle your answer so that it is relevant to the job for which you are applying.”
To seek something desired by indirectly prompting someone to offer it
“Des Grieux goes to meet Tiberge in the garden of the Palais-Royal to angle for funds.”
To deviate, or cause to deviate, from a straight line
To position or align in a certain manner or towards a given direction
To suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly
To catch or try to catch fish, typically by using a net or hook and line
(look to or look at) To hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
To work together underhandedly
To draw someone or something out, to entice, to lure as if with trailing bait
To aim, point or direct (an object)
To divide into two or more branches
Manage to do something foolish or create an undesirable situation
Give a false or misleading account of the nature of
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