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Angle
01
the space between two lines or surfaces that are joined, measured in degrees or radians
Examples
She used a protractor to measure the angle of the triangle accurately.
The roof was designed with a steep angle to allow for snow runoff.
02
a particular perspective or way of presenting or looking at something
Examples
The journalist explored the story from a new angle.
Try to find a different angle on the problem.
03
a member of the Angles, a Germanic people who settled in England and merged with Saxons and Jutes to form the Anglo-Saxons
Examples
The Angles migrated to Britain in the early Middle Ages.
Anglo-Saxon culture was influenced by the Angles.
04
a particular perspective or way of looking at a situation or issue
Examples
The documentary presented the story from a unique angle that had n’t been explored before.
Her angle on the debate highlighted the importance of empathy in discussions.
to angle
Examples
The photographer angled the camera to capture the stunning sunset.
She angled the mirror in the corner to reflect more light into the room.
02
to move or proceed in a direction that is not directly straight
Intransitive: to angle somewhere
Examples
Hikers angled across the steep hillside.
The motorcyclist expertly angled through the congested traffic, weaving between vehicles.
03
to present or interpret information in a way that reflects a particular perspective or bias
Transitive: to angle information
Examples
The journalist angled the story to favor a particular political viewpoint.
The advertisement angled the product's features in a positive light.
04
to fish using a fishing rod, hook, and line
Intransitive
Examples
Jack enjoys angling on weekends.
The Smith family decided to spend the afternoon angling at the riverbank.
Lexical Tree
angular
angulate
angulate
angle
