Definition of Angle

Angle

1. The inclosed space near the point where two lines meet; a corner; a nook.
2. The figure made by. two lines which meet.
3. The difference of direction of two lines. In the lines meet, the point of meeting is the vertex of the angle.
4. A projecting or sharp corner; an angular fragment.
5. A name given to four of the twelve astrological "houses."
6. A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod.
7. To fish with an angle (fishhook), or with hook and line.
8. To use some bait or artifice; to intrigue; to scheme; as, to angle for praise.
9. To try to gain by some insinuating artifice; to allure.