Word: ANGLES
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Definition of ANGLES
- A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
"the angle between lines A and B"
- The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
"The angle between lines A and B is ฯ/4 radians, or 45 degrees."
- A corner where two walls intersect.
"an angle of a building"
- (often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.
"The roof is angled at 15 degrees."
- To change direction rapidly.
"The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket."
- To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.
"How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?"
- A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod.
- To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
- (with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
"He must be angling for a pay rise."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "angles" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "angles" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ANGLES:
- # the angles effect
- # master of angles
- # playing with angles
- # in terms of angles
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