A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.

present participle of angle

plural of angling

(geometry, of a two-dimensional shape) having the specified number of internal angles

To try to obtain something by subtle indirect means: political manoeuvres, suggestion, etc. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see angle, for.

(historical) A member of a Germanic tribe first mentioned by Tacitus, one of several which invaded Britain and merged to become the Anglo-Saxons; an Anglian.

(intransitive, figuratively) To try to catch fish with a hook and line. / (informal, with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.

(transitive, often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle. / (intransitive, informal) To change direction rapidly.

(geometry) A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).

A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod.