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The inclination of one line or surface with respect to another, or the measure of such
“The tube was struck with sufficient force to bend it to an angle of thirty degrees.”
A corner, especially an external projection or an internal recess of a part of a building or other structure
“The sharp angle breaks up the structure, making it feel lighter.”
A particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem
“Can't you see? Life's easy if you consider things from another angle.”
A trick or an action intended to deceive
A gradient or slope
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration by others
A direction diagonal to the weave of a fabric
The relative alignment or direction of something
To direct or incline at an angle
“If you need maximum clearance, such as for a wide rip cut, you can angle the blade all the way to 90 degrees.”
To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint
“Angle your answer so that it is relevant to the job for which you are applying.”
To seek something desired by indirectly prompting someone to offer it
“Des Grieux goes to meet Tiberge in the garden of the Palais-Royal to angle for funds.”
To deviate, or cause to deviate, from a straight line
To fish using a line and bait or lures trailed behind a boat similarly to trawling
To obtain, arrange, or achieve by indirect, complicated or intensive efforts
To suggest or indicate something indirectly or covertly
(look to or look at) To hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
To place something or someone in a particular context
To work together underhandedly
To physically deform or misshape something
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