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angler

The correct spelling is angler.

How to pronounce angler

noun

IPA: /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/

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The correct spelling is angler. A person who fishes with a hook and line. For example: "A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season."

Usage Examples

A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season.

The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head.

Jonas was a consummate angler when it came the company's leave policy; he had it figured so he only needed to work six months out of the year.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A person who fishes with a hook and line.
  2. 2.An angler fish, Lophius piscatorius.
  3. 3.Someone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.
  4. 4.(thieves' cant) A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.

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