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Word: Angle
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin angulus ‘corner’
ˈaŋɡl
the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet
Short Definition:space between intersecting lines
Examples:- in any triangle, the longest side is opposite the largest angle
- spring-loaded hinges open the doors to any angle up to 90°
a particular way of approaching or considering an issue or problem
Short Definition:way of considering issue
Examples:- discussing the problems from every conceivable angle
- he always had a fresh angle on life
each of the four cardinal points of a chart, from which the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth houses extend anticlockwise respectively.
Short Definition:point of astrological chart
angle iron or a similar constructional material made of another metal
Short Definition:angle iron
Examples:- the supporting frame is usually of aluminium angle bolted together
Word: Angle
Speech Type: Verb
ˈaŋɡl
direct or incline at an angle
Short Definition:incline at angle
Examples:- he angled his chair so that he could watch her
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