angling

noun

an·​gling ˈaŋ-gliŋ 

: the action of one who angles

especially : the action or sport of fishing with hook and line

Synonyms of angling

• tilt
• tip

Examples of angling in a Sentence

an angling adventure in the mountains

his angling of the picture made everything else on the wall look crooked

Recent Examples on the Web

Joining a conservation or hunting and angling group is really important — strength in numbers, right? — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026

On Wednesday, July 15, the monarch visited Heroes On The Water Isle of Man, a charity that supports military veterans, emergency service personnel and other uniformed public servants through kayak angling and outdoor activities. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Beyond angling, the ranch is promoted as a prime hunting property along the Pacific Flyway. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026

The latter is made possible by up to $650,000 in yearly matching grants from Colorado Parks & Wildlife, distributed to local and county governments, park and recreation departments, angling organizations, water districts and others. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for angling

• tangling

Kids Definition

angling

noun

an·​gling ˈaŋ-gliŋ 

: fishing with hook and line for pleasure