Main Entry: ¹an·gle

Pronunciation: \ˈaŋ-gəl\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin angulus

Date: 14th century

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 another
3 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

— an·gled \-gəld\ adjective