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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
“I have a weird angle on things and people find it odd.”
The divergence between two such lines or surfaces, measured in degrees
“The ICC experts say Muralitharan bends his arm to an angle of 14 degrees, and is proposing to allow a bend of up to 15 degrees.”
A given aspect, feature, or detail
A concept or notion
A strategy worked out in advance to achieve a goal
The relative position or direction of something
A directed quantity, one with both magnitude and direction
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
A hollow space inside something
Seek something desired by indirectly prompting someone to offer it
“Labor - and some trial lawyers - will angle for more money, plus a government backstop for the trust.”
Direct or incline at an angle
“You can angle the slats for more shade.”
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 change direction as a result of entering a different medium
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 obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated or intensive efforts
To aim, point or direct (an object)
To divide into two or more branches
Give a false or misleading account of the nature of
To suggest or indicate something indirectly
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