angling

noun

an·​gling ˈaŋ-gliŋ How to pronounce angling (audio)
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: the action of one who angles
especially : the action or sport of fishing with hook and line

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an angling adventure in the mountains his angling of the picture made everything else on the wall look crooked
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In May, shortly after Comey’s indictment, Blanche—by then the acting Attorney General and angling to get the top spot on a permanent basis—contended that the government had more to go on than the single photo. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 But the 49-member Rules and Bylaws Committee could punt on the decision to next month, when the full DNC body will meet, or even later, amid heavy angling from states to hold the first primary. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 23 July 2026 Joining a conservation or hunting and angling group is really important — strength in numbers, right? — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 On Wednesday, July 15, the monarch visited Heroes On The Water Isle of Man, a charity that supports military veterans, emergency service personnel and other uniformed public servants through kayak angling and outdoor activities. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for angling

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of angling was in the 15th century

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“Angling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angling. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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angling

noun
an·​gling ˈaŋ-gliŋ How to pronounce angling (audio)
: fishing with hook and line for pleasure

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