# angling

Pronunciation: say "AYNG-gling" /ˈeɪŋ.ɡl.ɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The sport or pastime of catching fish with a rod, line, and hook.
   - Simple: Fishing for fun with a rod, line, and hook.
   - _Angling on the lake at dawn is his favorite weekend escape._
   - _These rivers offer excellent angling for trout and salmon._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of angle. — present participle and gerund of angle
   - Simple: Present participle of angle. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now or acts like a noun.
   - _The two friends were angling quietly when the storm rolled in._
   - _Angling for a promotion, he volunteered for every extra task._

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