angle

Definition

  • n. the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
  • n. a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons
  • v. move or proceed at an angle
  • v. fish with a hook

Word forms

Past participle
angled
Present participle
angling
Past tense
angled
Third person singular
angles

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The artist chose a unique angle to capture the sunset.

  2. vi.

    He decided to angle his boat towards the deeper part of the lake.

  3. vt.

    She angled the camera to get a better view of the crowd.