angle
Space between two lines
The shape made where two lines or surfaces meet, measured in degrees.
an angle of [number] degrees
- The triangle has three equal angles.
- He drew a 90-degree angle on the paper.
- The roof slopes at a sharp angle.
- A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.
- The book is at a right angle to the table.
- A square has four right angles.
- This angle is smaller than 90 degrees.
Particular point of view
A way of seeing or thinking about something.
from an angle of [viewpoint]
- The photographer chose a low angle for the shot.
- Try to look at the problem from a different angle.
- The story was told from the victim’s angle.
- I saw the building from a new angle.
- The film shows the scene from many angles.
- We can talk about this from another angle.
Position at a slant
To move or turn something so it is not straight but points in a direction.
to angle [something] toward [something]
- She angled the lamp toward the desk.
- The photographer angled the camera to capture more light.
- He angled his body toward the door.
- Please angle the fan toward me.
- He angled his head to hear better.
- I angled the chair to face the window.
Seek indirectly or strategically
To try to get something by using hints or special methods instead of asking directly.
to angle for [something]
- She’s angling for a raise by taking on extra work.
- He angled for an invitation to the party.
- They were clearly angling for more favorable terms.
- She is angling for a job offer.
- He angled for help without asking directly.
- They are angling for more time to finish.
Fish with hook and line
To try to catch fish with a fishing rod and hook for fun or sport.
to angle for [type of fish] in [place]
- They angled for salmon in the cold river.
- He spends weekends angling in the lake near his home.
- Many tourists come here to angle in summer.
- My father likes to angle in this river.
- They angled for big fish last weekend.
- He went to angle by the sea.
- Base: angle
- Plural: angles
- Base: angle
- 3rd Person Singular: angles
- Present Participle: angling
- Past: angled
angle for something
1Indirect attempt to get something
To try to get something by using hints or special actions instead of asking directly.
- He was angling for an invitation all evening.
- She angled for praise by showing her work early.
at an angle
1Not straight position
Not straight; slanted compared to something else.
- The picture hung at an angle on the wall.
- She parked the car at an angle to the curb.
camera angle
1Position of camera relative to subject
The place and direction where a camera is set to film or take a photo.
- Changing the camera angle improved the shot dramatically.
- Directors use different camera angles to create mood.
from every angle
1All viewpoints considered
Looking at something in all possible ways or directions.
- The problem was examined from every angle before making a decision.
- The sculpture looks beautiful from every angle.