angle (EN)

noun, verb

noun “angle”

1. a shape made when two lines come out from the same point
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   The teacher asked us to measure the angle where the two walls meet.
2. a corner where two walls meet
   The cat hid in the angle where the two fences met.
3. a direction that is is not completely vertical or horizontal
   The car parked at an angle, making it hard for others to park next to it.
4. a particular way of considering or thinking about something
   From his angle, the new policy seemed unfair to small businesses.
5. a fishhook
   He carefully prepared his angle before casting it into the river.

verb “angle”

1. to set something in a slanted or tilted position
   The picture frame was angled slightly to the left.
2. to quickly move or turn in a different direction
   The car angled sharply to avoid the pothole.
3. to explain or discuss something from a specific perspective
   She angled her story to make it sound more exciting to the audience.
4. to try to catch fish using a hook and line
   Every weekend, they angle by the river hoping to catch some trout.
5. to subtly try to get someone to provide something you want
   She kept complimenting her boss's ideas, clearly angling for a promotion.