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angle

When used as a noun to describe geometry, 'angle' refers to the measurement of the space between lines. It is common to use adjectives like 'acute', 'obtuse', or 'right' to specify the type of angle. In a figurative sense, using 'angle' to mean a perspective (like in journalism) is very common in professional and creative writing to describe how a story is framed. When used as a verb for fishing ('angling'), it is a more traditional or formal term. In everyday conversation, people usually just say 'fishing'.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Jessica is frantically organizing a board meeting while Mr. Sterling is at his private spa.

Mr. Sterling

The quarterly report lacks soul. We need a more metaphysical angle.

Jessica

I'm totally snowed under with the logistics, sir. What does that even mean?

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Mr. Sterling uses 'angle' to mean a specific perspective or approach to the report (Definition 2). Jessica responds using the idiom 'snowed under', meaning she is overwhelmed with an excessive amount of work.

Meanings

noun

The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.

"The corner of the room forms a right angle."

noun

A particular way of approaching or considering a problem from a specific perspective.

"The journalist tried to find a new angle for the story."

verb (transitive)

To present or position something in a particular way to achieve a desired effect.

"She angled the mirror to catch the morning light."

verb (intransitive)

To fish with a hook and line.

"He spent the entire afternoon angling in the quiet stream."

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