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Angler: meaning, definitions and examples

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angler

 

[ หˆรฆล‹ษกlษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

caster, fisher, fisherman.

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

competitor, contender.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pescador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเค›เฅเค†เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Angler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemancing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะธะฑะฐะปะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™dkarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‡ฃใ‚Šไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรชcheur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pescador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท balฤฑkรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚š์‹œ๊พผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูŠุงุฏ ุงู„ุณู…ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rybรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rybรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’“้ฑผ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ribiฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veiรฐimaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะปั‹า›ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ balฤฑqรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.