angle
noun (1)
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Definition of angle
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: a corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed space
They sheltered in an angle of the building.
b
: a measure of an angle or of the amount of turning necessary to bring one line or plane into coincidence with or parallel to another
3a
: the direction from which someone or something is approached
soldiers being attacked from every angle a football player trying to get an angle on an opponent [=approach an opponent from an effective angle]
b
: the precise viewpoint from which something is observed or considered
a camera angle consider the question from all angles
also
: the aspect seen from such an angle
discuss all angles of the question
c(1)
: a special approach, point of attack, or technique for accomplishing an objective
try a new angle
(2)
: an often improper or illicit method of obtaining advantage
a salesman always looking for an angle
4
: a sharply divergent course
The road went off at an angle.
angle
verb (1)
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Definition of angle (Entry 2 of 4)
: to turn or proceed at an angle
The road angles up the hill.
1
: to turn, move, or direct at an angle
slipped the key in and angled it to one side
2
: to present (something, such as a news story) from a particular or prejudiced point of view : slant
angled stories toward the newspaper's political preferences
angle
verb (2)
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Definition of angle (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to fish with a hook
2
: to use artful means to attain an objective
angled for an invitation
Angle
noun (2)
An·gle
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Definition of Angle (Entry 4 of 4)
: a member of a Germanic people that invaded England along with the Saxons and Jutes in the fifth century a.d. and merged with them to form the Anglo-Saxon peoples
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Other Words from angle
Noun (1)
angled
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Examples of angle in a Sentence
Noun (1)
The lines are at sharp angles to each other. Critics love the clever camera angles the director used in the film. She took pictures of the same scene from several different angles. The soldiers were being attacked from every angle. We need to approach the problem from a new angle. They considered the question from all angles. The reporter tried to work that angle into his story.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
To reach Brighton Crossings, take the Bromley Lane exit from I-76 and head west a block to the frontage road; angle north a block to S. 50th Avenue; then head north 1.5 mile to Cherry Blossom and turn right. — Mark Samuelson, The Denver Post, "With roomy options for main-floor living, Brookfield opens its Ovation models in Firestone and Brighton from low $400s," 23 Aug. 2019 The phones will include a new multi-angle Face ID sensor that captures a wider field of view so that users can unlock the handsets more easily – even when the devices are flat on a table. — Mark Gurman, Fortune, "Apple Is Launching New iPhones, iPads and Macs. Here’s What to Expect," 22 Aug. 2019 The phones will include a new multi-angle Face ID sensor that captures a wider field of view so that users can unlock the handsets more easily — even when the devices are flat on a table. — Los Angeles Times, "Apple’s next line of iPhones is all about the camera," 22 Aug. 2019 This is wholly dependent on video angles shown by broadcast networks. — Joe Reedy, baltimoresun.com, "XFL reveals logos and names for eight teams competing in February," 21 Aug. 2019 The two charted field goals and recorded extra data like apex, ball speed, distance traveled and launch angle using TrackMan, a radar system widely used by pro golfers to analyze their swings. — Kalyn Kahler, SI.com, "Madness at 43 Yards: The Bears Kicker Competition Through the Eyes of Those Who Lived It," 21 Aug. 2019 Most of American’s jets feature seats in a popular reverse-herringbone 1-2-1 layout where those on the sides of the jet are angled outward, and those in the center angle toward one another. — Eric Rosen, Condé Nast Traveler, "The World's Best Business Class Seats, and How to Fly Them on Points and Miles," 21 Aug. 2019 Two wide angle devices will take panoramic images, and a filter wheel will enable them to image in 12 different wavelengths. — Dominic Rech, CNN, "Europe is sending an alien-hunting camera to Mars," 20 Aug. 2019 Average launch angles allowed, however, have risen against Hirano from 8.9 to 10.5. — Richard Morin, azcentral, "Strange sophomore season for Diamondbacks' Yoshihisa Hirano halts with elbow injury," 17 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Seconds later Burnley came again with another ball swung in from the right, which took a deflection off Mohamed Salah and angled dangerously towards the six-yard box. — SI.com, "Alisson: Why Liverpool & Brazil Wall Deserves to Be the First Keeper to Win Ballon d'Or in 56 Years," 8 Sep. 2019 With a few brief but expressive shots of dying industry and urban decay, cinematographer Damian Garcia swiftly establishes the milieu of working-class blues the brothers are angling to leave behind. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Jungleland': Film Review | TIFF 2019," 7 Sep. 2019 Betts opened his stance slightly, his front foot angled slightly toward first base at the start of the at-bat, before moving into line with the pitcher while striding toward the pitch. — Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, "J.D. Martinez continues to do huge damage at the plate," 2 Sep. 2019 Adding decorative boulders and grading to angle a sharp embankment are included in the plans. — Julie Gallant, Ramona Sentinel, "Archway designed to reflect town’s identity," 28 Aug. 2019 The international pledges came despite tensions between European countries and the Brazilian president, who suggested the West was angling to exploit Brazil's natural resources. — Anchorage Daily News, "G-7 pledges funds to fight Amazon fires," 26 Aug. 2019 Most of American’s jets feature seats in a popular reverse-herringbone 1-2-1 layout where those on the sides of the jet are angled outward, and those in the center angle toward one another. — Eric Rosen, Condé Nast Traveler, "The World's Best Business Class Seats, and How to Fly Them on Points and Miles," 21 Aug. 2019 Life on land On land, penguins have an upright stance and tend to waddle, hop, or run with their bodies angled forward. — Elissa Nuñez, National Geographic, "Penguins," 16 Aug. 2019 The light head can be rotated and angled for precise positioning. — Ap Mcclatchy, The Mercury News, "Angie’s List: Outdoor lighting improves safety and aesthetics," 12 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Shiv, who has been working as a political strategist for a Bernie Sanders doppelgänger opposed to everything her father believes in, is angling for her chance to leave politics behind and leap into the family business. — Rachel Syme, The New Republic, "How Succession Skewers the Rich," 9 Sep. 2019 On the second, Sharapova followed to net one of her best backhands of the match—deep and sharply angled—only to see Williams pass her with a spectacular down-the-line backhand of her own. — Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, "Serena Williams Routed Maria Sharapova Again, at the U.S. Open, and Looked Ready for More," 27 Aug. 2019