angler
angler is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, angler is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofangler
- A person who fishes with a hook and line.
Example: "A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season."
- An angler fish, Lophius piscatorius.
Example: "The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head."
- Someone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.
Example: "Jonas was a consummate angler when it came the company's leave policy; he had it figured so he only needed to work six months out of the year."
- (thieves' cant) A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.
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