angling
angling 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, angling is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofangling
- (often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.
Example: "The roof is angled at 15 degrees."
- To change direction rapidly.
Example: "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.
Example: "How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?"
- (cue sports) To hamper (oneself or one's opponent) by leaving the cue ball in the jaws of a pocket such that the surround of the pocket (the "angle") blocks the path from cue ball to object ball.
- To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
- (with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
Example: "He must be angling for a pay rise."
- A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.
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