Angle

German Meaning

English Meaning

1. To fish with a hook and line.
2. To try to get something by indirect or artful means: angle for a promotion.
3. Obsolete A fishhook or fishing tackle.
4. Mathematics The figure formed by two lines diverging from a common point.
5. Mathematics The figure formed by two planes diverging from a common line.
6. Mathematics The rotation required to superimpose either of two such lines or planes on the other.
7. Mathematics The space between such lines or surfaces.
8. Mathematics A solid angle.
9. A sharp or projecting corner, as of a building.
10. The place, position, or direction from which an object is presented to view: a building that looks impressive from any angle.
11. An aspect, as of a problem, seen from a specific point of view. See Synonyms at phase.
12. Slang A devious method; a scheme.
13. To move or turn (something) at an angle: angled the chair toward the window.
14. Sports To hit (a ball or puck, for example) at an angle.
15. Informal To impart a biased aspect or point of view to: angled the story in a way that criticized the candidate.
16. To continue along or turn at an angle or by angles: The road angles sharply to the left. The path angled through the woods.