angling

Meanings

• Noun

  The sport or activity of catching fish with a hook and line.

  - "Angling is a popular hobby for many people."
  - "I went angling last weekend and caught a large bass."

• Noun

  The technique or skill of angling.

  - "He is an expert in the angling techniques used for catching trout."
  - "The angling club offered a workshop on fly fishing."

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Synonyms

gentle craft

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with angling
dangling , mangling , bangling

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Variants

List of all variants of angling that leads to same result
angling , anglings , angle , angled , angles

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Forms

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anglers, angling's, angling was, angling is, angling will be

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Etymology

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Old English 'engan' meaning 'hook, angle'.

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Trivia

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1. Angling is one of the oldest known human activities.

2. The longest fish ever caught by angling was a 44-pound, 12-ounce sturgeon in Russia in 1825.

3. Angling is also known as 'fishing with a rod and line'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fishing: Angling is a type of fishing, which involves using a hook and line to catch fish.

2. Fish: Angling is the activity of catching fish.

3. Hook: A hook is a device used in angling to catch fish.

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Culture

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Angling has been a significant part of human culture for thousands of years. It has been depicted in art, literature, and music. Fishing tales and folklore have been passed down through generations. Angling is also a popular pastime and source of food in many parts of the world.

How to Memorize "angling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fisherman with a rod and reel, casting a line into the water and waiting for a fish to bite.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'angling' with the image of a fisherman and the sound of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Anglers Anchor And Catch' to remember the definition: Anglers Anchor And Catch - Anglers Anchor a boat, Angle a rod, and Catch fish.

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