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1: a corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed space <they sheltered in an angle of the building>2 a: the figure formed by two lines extending from the same point
; also : dihedral angle b: a measure of an angle or of the amount of turning necessary to bring one line or plane into coincidence with or parallel to another3 a: the precise viewpoint from which something is observed or considered <a camera angle> <consider the question from all angles>
; also : the aspect seen from such an angle <discuss all angles of the question> b
(1): a special approach, point of attack, or technique for accomplishing an objective <try a new angle>
(2): an often improper or illicit method of obtaining advantage <a salesman always looking for an angle>4: a sharply divergent course <the road went off at an angle>5: a position to the side of an opponent in football from which a player may block his opponent more effectively or without penalty —usually used in the phrases get an angle or have an angle
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