Angler: meaning, definitions and examples
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angler
[ หรฆลษกlษr ]
fishing activity
An angler is someone who fishes with a rod and line, typically for sport rather than for food. Anglers can fish in various environments, including freshwater and saltwater. The term is often associated with recreational fishing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The angler spent all afternoon by the lake trying to catch trout.
- She is an experienced angler who knows the best spots for fishing.
- The annual fishing tournament attracted hundreds of anglers from around the country.
sport fishing
In a competitive context, an angler refers to those who participate in fishing contests. They often use specialized equipment to catch larger or more fish than their competitors.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The skilled angler won first place in the local fishing contest.
- Many anglers prefer fly fishing as a challenging sport.
- He joined the angler club to enhance his fishing techniques.
Translations
Translations of the word "angler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pescador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคเฅเคเคฐเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Angler
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemancing
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธะฑะฐะปะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ wฤdkarz
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฃใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท pรชcheur
๐ช๐ธ pescador
๐น๐ท balฤฑkรงฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์๊พผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตูุงุฏ ุงูุณู ู
๐จ๐ฟ rybรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ rybรกr
๐จ๐ณ ้้ฑผ่
๐ธ๐ฎ ribiฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ veiรฐimaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐะปัาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแญแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ balฤฑqรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ pescador
Etymology
The term 'angler' originates from the Old English term 'angul', which means 'hook' or 'fishhook'. It evolved in the late Middle Ages to refer specifically to someone who uses a hook to catch fish. The practice of angling has been depicted in various historical texts, dating back to ancient civilizations where fishing was a crucial survival skill. Over time, angling developed into a popular recreational activity, leading to the modern usage of the term. It is associated with various fishing techniques and has become a defined activity within the sports community. As societies evolved, so did the language around fishing, with 'angler' becoming a common term to refer to those devoted to the art of fishing with a line and rod.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,951, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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