angling
verb
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(often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.
"The roof is angled at 15 degrees."
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To change direction rapidly.
"The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket."
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To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.
"How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?"
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(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.
verb
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To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
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(with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
"He must be angling for a pay rise."
noun
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A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.