Word: ANGLING
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Definition of ANGLING
- (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?"
- 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."
- A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.
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 "In professional circles, using the word "angling" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "angling", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 14 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ANGLING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is ANGLING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in ANGLING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing ANGLING:
- # the angling effect
- # master of angling
- # playing with angling
- # in terms of angling
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