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angled

[ ˈaŋɡəld ]

Adjective / Verb

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

geometry

Having an angle or angles; formed with an angle or angles.

Synonyms

inclined, slanted, tilted

Examples of usage

The building had an angled roof that allowed for natural light to come in.
She placed the picture frame at an angled position on the shelf.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

fishing

Fish with a hook and line, typically by casting the line out and reeling it back in.

Synonyms

cast, fish, troll

Examples of usage

He angled his rod towards the deep end of the lake.
We spent the afternoon angling for trout in the river.

Translations

Translations of the word "angled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 angulado

🇮🇳 कोणीय

🇩🇪 gewinkelt

🇮🇩 bersegi

🇺🇦 кутовий

🇵🇱 kątowy

🇯🇵 角度のある (かくどのある)

🇫🇷 angulaire

🇪🇸 angulado

🇹🇷 açılı

🇰🇷 각이 진

🇸🇦 زاوي

🇨🇿 úhlový

🇸🇰 uhlový

🇨🇳 有角的 (yǒu jiǎo de)

🇸🇮 kotni

🇮🇸 hornréttur

🇰🇿 бұрышты

🇬🇪 კუთხიანი

🇦🇿 bucaqlı

🇲🇽 angulado

Word origin

The word 'angled' originated from the Middle English word 'angelen', which came from the Old English word 'angul', meaning 'angle'. In geometry, the term 'angled' has been used to describe shapes and structures that are not straight or perpendicular. In fishing, 'angled' refers to the act of using a fishing rod to catch fish, a practice that dates back centuries.

See also: angles, angleworm, Anglicize, angling, angular.