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angling

/ˈæŋɡlɪŋ/ /ˈæŋɡəlɪŋ/

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

Examples :

"The roof is angled at 15 degrees."
position action

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration fisherman

fisherman noun

/ˈfɪʃəmən/ /ˈfɪʃɚmən/

A fisher, a person engaged in fishing:

"The fisherman cast his line into the lake. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

Illustration opponent

opponent noun

/ɒpəʊnənt/

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

"During the crackdown, many opponents of the regime were arrested."

Illustration surround

surround noun

/səˈɹaʊnd/

Anything, such as a fence or border, that surrounds something.

"The school's playground had a sturdy metal surround to keep children safe. "

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direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration persuade

persuade verb

/pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/

To successfully convince (someone) to agree to, accept, or do something, usually through reasoning and verbal influence.

"That salesman was able to persuade me into buying this bottle of lotion."

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viewpoint noun

/ˈvjuː.pɔɪnt/

The position from which something is observed or considered; an angle, outlook or point of view.

"From my viewpoint, the best way to learn is to ask lots of questions. "

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outdoors noun

/ˈaʊtdɔːrz/ /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/

(often preceded by "the") The environment outside of enclosed structures.

"The outdoors is a great place for children to play. "

Illustration recreation

recreation noun

/ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/

Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.

"After a long day of work, gardening was a welcome recreation. "

Illustration spending

spending noun

/ˈspɛndɪŋ/

Present participle of spend, expenditure.

"The government's spending on education increased this year. "

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blocking verb

/ˈblɑkɪŋ/ /ˈblɒkɪŋ/

To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

"The pipe is blocked."