Definition of angle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mathematicsTECH. figure formed by two rays or planesTECH.
- The angle between the lines is 90 degrees.
2.
point of viewviewpoint or perspective on something
- She considered the problem from a different angle.
3.
architecturecorner where two walls intersect
- The angle of the room was sharp.
4.
hidden planUS ulterior motive or schemeUS
- He always has an angle in business deals.
5.
maritimeRare UK fishing tackle, especially a hookRare UK
- He used a sharp angle to catch the fish.
Verb
1.
positioningtr. tilt something to face a chosen directiontr.
- She angled the mirror to reflect more light.
2.
maneuveringintr. seek to obtain something indirectlyintr.
- She angled for a compliment on her new dress..
3.
communicationtr. present information with a certain biastr.
- The article was angled to support the new policy.
4.
fishingtr./intr. Rare UK fish using a hook and linetr./intr. Rare UK
- They spent the afternoon angling by the river.
Images of angle
figure formed by two rays or planes 
corner where two walls intersect 
fishing tackle, especially a hook
Expressions with angle
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try to get something indirectly
She angled for a promotion by attending every meeting.
in a way that shows something from all physical directions or sides
The car looks impressive from every angle on the showroom floor.
asks what motive someone has for a particular action
You keep buying him gifts; what's your angle here?
tactic used to evoke others' pity or support
She used an angle for sympathy to gain support.
try to get noticed by others
She angled for attention by telling a dramatic story.
inquiring about someone's hidden motive or agenda
I wonder what his angle on this deal is.
questioning someone's hidden motives or intentions
I wonder what's his angle in helping us.
asking about someone's hidden reason or plan
What's your angle in helping me so much?
in a slanted or tilted way, not straight
She held the picture at an angle.
position oneself correctly for a task
To take a good photo, you must get the right angle.
asking for the measurement between two lines or surfaces
What is the angle between these two walls?
position or direction from which a camera captures a scene
The camera angle made the scene look dramatic.
way someone approaches a problem or situation
Her angle of approach to the issue was innovative.
in a slanted or uneven way like someone drunk
The picture hung at a drunken angle on the wall.
approach a topic from a specific viewpoint
She angled on the problem from a new direction.
park a vehicle at an angle to the curb
Drivers must angle-park in the designated area.
in a lively or stylish slanted position
He wore his cap at a jaunty angle.
area not visible from a specific viewpoint
The building's design created a dead angle, obscuring the entrance from view.
considering a specific perspective or viewpoint
From an angle of fairness, the decision was justified.
range of vision from a specific point
The view angle of the monitor is quite wide.
parking spaces arranged at an angle to the curb
Angle parking is common in shopping centers.
expresses a personal viewpoint or perspective
From her angle, the decision seemed unfair.
deceptive or indirect approach in conversation or action
He used an angle shot in the negotiation to surprise his opponent..
angle between the horizontal and a path going downward
The pilot adjusted the descent angle to follow the landing guidance lights.
Origin of angle
Latin, angulus (corner)
Terms with angle included in their meaning
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geometry
curve or angle in a road or river
position
be at an angle or slant
perspective
in every direction or from every angle
navigation
angle from equator showing position north or south, shown by parallels
angle
at a sharp angle or gradient
layout
arranged in a right angle
mathematics
incorporating a right angle between edges
navigation
horizontal angle between directions or objects
physics
hit something at an angle and bounce off
slanted
at an angle to the horizontal
angle
not steep or close to horizontal
shape
make something have straight sides and a right angle
mathematics
angle adding to another to make 90 degrees
indirect contact
hitting something at an angle without fully engaging
angle
make something slanted or angled
surface angle
not flat, rising or falling at an angle
geometry
slope or incline something at an angle
geometry
slope or angle of a surface
geography
challenging upward path or slope that rises at a sharp angle
strike
hit something accidentally at an angle
geometry
side facing a specified angle in a triangle
angle
set at a particular level, angle, or degree
photography lens
wide-angle lens making circular images with strong edge distortion
analysis
analyzing based on a specific angle or context
Examples of angle in a sentence
An angle of 45 degrees is often used in design. His angle on the issue was quite unique. Journalists often seek a fresh angle for their stories. The architect designed an unusual angle in the hallway. They decorated the angle with a beautiful sculpture. There's always an angle in his negotiations.
She suspected an angle in his generous offer. The angle was sharp enough to secure the bait. He bought a new angle for his fishing trip. He angled the camera to capture the sunset perfectly. The artist angled the sculpture for better visibility. He angled for a better position in the company. They angled to get the best seats at the concert. The report was angled to highlight the company's achievements. The documentary angled the story to evoke sympathy. He loves to angle in the quiet lakes of the countryside. Many tourists angle off the pier during summer.
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- French:angle, incliner, ...
- German:Winkel, einstellen, ...
- Italian:angolo, angolare, ...
- Spanish:ángulo, colocar, ...
- Portuguese:ângulo, posicionar, ...
- Chinese:角, 调整, ...
- Japanese:角度, 傾ける, ...
- Arabic:زاوِيَة, أمال, ...
- Hebrew:זָוִית, לְהַטּוֹת, ...
- Russian:угол, устанавливать, ...
- Ukrainian:кут, нахилити, ...
- Hindi:कोण, झुकाना, ...
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