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an·gle (aŋ′gəl)
noun
- the shape made by two straight lines meeting at a common point, the vertex, or by two planes meeting along an edge
- solid angle
- the space between, or within, such lines or planes
- the measure of this space, expressed in degrees, radians, or steradians
- a sharp or projecting corner
- an aspect, as of something viewed or considered; point of view to examine a problem from all angles
- Informal
- a motive
- a tricky method for achieving a purpose
Etymology: ME & OFr < L angulus, a corner, angle < Gr ankylos, bent, crooked: see ankle
an·gle (aŋ′gəl)
An·gle (aŋ′gəl)
noun
Etymology: L Angli < PGmc source of OE Angle, Ængle, the Angles < Angel, Angul, district in Holstein, lit., hook (see angle): so named from its shape
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Alternate definitions:
angle
n.
Figure or plane formed at an intersection
notch, flare, crotch, elbow, fork, cusp, incline, obliquity, decline, Y, V, right angle, acute angle, divergence, obtuse angle, point where two lines meet. A projecting corner
Point of view
standpoint, outlook, perspective; see viewpoint.An aspect
*Purpose
intention, aim, plan, motive; see purpose 1, reason 3. See syn. study atphase.
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Preposition: of
- incidence: However, here the angle of incidence is fixed at 90 o.
Converse of object
- subtend: However, the size of the retinal image depends upon the optical angle subtended at the eye by the tree.
Adjective modifier
- oblique: To make an impact, you should approach these issues from a more oblique angle.
Modifies a noun
- grinder: The angle grinder variety tend to be the most effective.
Noun used with modifier
- torsion: The torsion angle ' n ' are defined in Table 1.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
The Salmon is the most stately fish that any man may angle to in fresh water.
As lines so loves oblique may well Themselves in every angle greet But ours so truly parallel, Though infinite can never meet. Therefore the love which doth us bind, But fate so enviously debars, Is the conjunction of the mind, And opposition of the stars.
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