Angling: meaning, definitions and examples

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angling

 

[ ˈaŋɡlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

fishing

The sport or pastime of fishing with a rod and line.

Synonyms

angling sport, fishing

Examples of usage

  • His favorite pastime was angling by the river.
  • She spent the whole day angling for trout.
  • We decided to try angling in the nearby lake.
Context #2 | Noun

deceptive or insidious means

The use of clever but often dishonest methods to achieve something.

Synonyms

deception, manipulation, scheming

Examples of usage

  • He managed to secure the deal through political angling.
  • The company used clever angling to manipulate the market.
  • The politician's angling tactics were finally exposed.
Context #3 | Verb

manipulate or deceive

To manipulate or deceive someone in a clever or insidious way.

Synonyms

deceive, manipulate, scheme

Examples of usage

  • She was angling for a promotion by flattering her boss.
  • He angled his way into getting a better deal.
  • The journalist angled the story to favor his agenda.

Translations

Translations of the word "angling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pesca com anzol

🇮🇳 मछली पकड़ना

🇩🇪 Angeln

🇮🇩 memancing

🇺🇦 рибальство

🇵🇱 wędkowanie

🇯🇵 釣り (つり)

🇫🇷 pêche à la ligne

🇪🇸 pesca con caña

🇹🇷 olta ile balık tutma

🇰🇷 낚시

🇸🇦 الصيد بالصنارة

🇨🇿 rybaření

🇸🇰 rybolov

🇨🇳 钓鱼 (diàoyú)

🇸🇮 ribolov

🇮🇸 stangveiði

🇰🇿 қармақпен балық аулау

🇬🇪 თევზაობა

🇦🇿 tutmaq

🇲🇽 pesca con caña

Etymology

The word 'angling' originates from the Old English word 'angeling', which meant fishing with a hook. The term evolved over time to refer to the sport or pastime of fishing with a rod and line. In a broader sense, it also came to represent the use of clever but often deceptive methods to achieve something. The verb form 'angle' is derived from the noun, highlighting the act of manipulating or deceiving in a cunning manner. The history of 'angling' reflects the evolution of its meanings from literal fishing to metaphorical manipulation.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,987, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.