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angling

UK
/ˈæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
US
/ˈæŋ.ɡlɪŋ/
anglingnoun
anglings
pl
Translations
He spent the weekend enjoying some peaceful angling by the lake.
Он провел выходные, наслаждаясь спокойной рыбалкой у озера.
Additional translations
удочка
ловля рыбы
Definitions
The sport or pastime of fishing with a rod, line, and hook.
Angling is a peaceful way to spend a summer afternoon.
The act of trying to obtain something, especially by indirect or artful means; maneuvering or scheming.
Her constant angling for a promotion irritated her colleagues.
Synonyms
reeling
fishing
casting
trawling
hooking
anglingadjective
UK
/ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/
US
/ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe things related to the sport of fishing (e.g., "angling club").
Definitions
Relating to or characteristic of the sport of fishing with rod and line.
The magazine features articles for the angling enthusiast.
Positioned or moving at an angle; inclined or oblique.
The photographer captured an angling view of the skyscraper.
angleverb

angling

Gerund

angled
Past Simple
angled
Past Participle
angling
Gerund
UK
/ˈæŋ.ɡl̩/
US
/ˈæŋ.ɡəl/
Translations
He angled the mirror to get a better view.
Он наклонил зеркало, чтобы лучше видеть.
She angled for a promotion by taking on extra work.
Она устраивала себе повышение, берясь за дополнительную работу.
ловить рыбу
They went to the lake to angle for trout.
Они отправились на озеро ловить рыбу на форель.
Additional translations
изворачиваться
Definitions
To fish with a hook and line.
He spent the afternoon angling for trout in the river.
To move or adjust something so that it is not straight or level.
She angled the mirror to get a better view of the back of her hair.
To present or direct something in a particular way, often to achieve a specific result.
The politician angled his speech to appeal to younger voters.
Synonyms
tilt
slope
lean
incline
slant
anglenoun
Definitions
The space, usually measured in degrees, between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
The angle between the two walls was exactly 90 degrees.
A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem.
The journalist took a unique angle on the story, focusing on the environmental impact.
A corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a building or other structure.
The cat hid in the angle of the room, watching everyone quietly.
A fishhook or the tackle used in fishing.
He fastened the worm to the angle and cast his line.
angleadjective
Definitions
forming, relating to, or shaped like an angle; having sharp corners or edges
The architect specified angle brackets for additional support.
anglepast participle
Definitions
Set at an angle; sloping or inclined from a straight line.
The photographer used an angled lens for dramatic effect.
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