angling

[ ang-gling ]
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noun
  1. the act or art of fishing with a hook and line, usually attached to a rod.

Origin of angling

1
First recorded in 1490–1500; angle2 + -ing1

Other words from angling

  • non·an·gling, adjective

Words Nearby angling

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British Dictionary definitions for angling

angling

/ (ˈæŋɡlɪŋ) /


noun
    • the art or sport of catching fish with a rod and line and a baited hook or other lure, such as a fly; fishing

    • (as modifier): an angling contest

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