angle
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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