Background for angles

angles

/ˈæŋɡəlz/ /ˈæŋɡl̩z/

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noun

A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).

Examples :

"the angle between lines A and B"

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The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.

Examples :

"The angle between lines A and B is π/4 radians, or 45 degrees."

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A corner where two walls intersect.

Examples :

"an angle of a building"

architecture building math

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A change in direction.

Examples :

"The horse took off at an angle."

direction math figure

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A viewpoint; a way of looking at something.

Examples :

""The teacher showed us different angles on the math problem, so we could understand it better." "

attitude point way aspect

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The focus of a news story.

Examples :

"The news report covered several angles of the school budget cuts, including the impact on teachers and students. "

media story communication

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Any of various hesperiid butterflies.

Examples :

"The butterfly book showed several pictures of angles with their distinctive hooked wingtips. "

animal insect biology nature

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A storyline between two wrestlers, providing the background for and approach to a feud.

Examples :

"The wrestling promotion is known for its creative angles, often building a feud between two wrestlers over a stolen championship belt or a personal insult. "

entertainment sport media story

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An ulterior motive; a scheme or means of benefitting from a situation, usually hidden, often immoral

Examples :

"His angle is that he gets a percentage, but mostly in trade."

moral business character attitude value plan action

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A projecting or sharp corner; an angular fragment.

Examples :

"The broken glass had sharp angles, so be careful picking it up. "

part figure math

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Any of the four cardinal points of an astrological chart: the Ascendant, the Midheaven, the Descendant and the Imum Coeli.

Examples :

"The astrologer carefully studied the angles on the birth chart to understand the client's life path and potential challenges. "

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(often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.

Examples :

"The roof is angled at 15 degrees."

direction position action

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To change direction rapidly.

Examples :

"The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket."

direction action

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To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.

Examples :

"How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?"

communication media attitude point aspect way action

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(cue sports) To hamper (oneself or one's opponent) by leaving the cue ball in the jaws of a pocket such that the surround of the pocket (the "angle") blocks the path from cue ball to object ball.

Examples :

"He accidentally angled himself behind the corner pocket, leaving him with no clear shot at the eight ball. "

sport game entertainment

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A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod.

Examples :

"My grandfather keeps his angles neatly organized in a tackle box, ready for our next fishing trip. "

utensil fish nautical sport game item

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To try to catch fish with a hook and line.

Examples :

"My grandfather loves to angle for trout in the mountain stream every summer. "

fish sport action

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(with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.

Examples :

"He must be angling for a pay rise."

attitude communication action business