Geometry .

the space within two lines or three or more planes diverging from a common point, or within two planes diverging from a common line.

the figure so formed.

the amount of rotation needed to bring one line or plane into coincidence with another, generally measured in radians or in degrees, minutes, and seconds, as in 12? 10prime; 30, which is read as 12 degrees, 10 minutes, and 30 seconds.

an angular projection; a projecting corner

the angles of a building.

a viewpoint; standpoint

He looked at the problem only from his own angle.

Journalism .

slant ( def. 11 ) .

the point of view from which copy is written, esp. when the copy is intended to interest a particular audience

The financial editor added a supplementary article from the investor's angle.

one aspect of an event, problem, subject, etc.

The accountant emphasized the tax angle of the leasing arrangement.

Movies, Photography . angle shot.

Informal . a secret motive

She's been too friendly latelywhat's her angle?

Astrology . any of the four interceptions of the equatorial circle by the two basic axes, the horizon and the meridian

commonly identified by the compass directions.

angle iron ( def. 2 ) .

to move or bend in an angle.

to set, fix, direct, or adjust at an angle

to angle a spotlight.

Journalism . to write or edit in such a way as to appeal to a particular audience; slant

She angled her column toward teenagers.

to turn sharply in a different direction

The road angles to the right.

to move or go in angles or at an angle

The trout angled downstream.

Slang . play the angles

to use every available means to reach one's goal

A second-rate talent can survive only by playing all the angles.

noun

bend , corner , crook , crotch , cusp , decline , divergence , dogleg , edge , elbow , flare , flection , flexure , fork , incline , intersection , knee , nook , notch , obliquity , point , slant , turn , turning , twist , v , y , aim , approach , aspect , direction , hand , intention , outlook , perspective , plan , point of view , position , side , standpoint , viewpoint , facet , frame of reference , light , regard , respect , eye , vantage , gimmick , bevel , bias , bow , cast , fish , hook , intrigue , jockey , lean , phase

verb

cast , dangle a line , drop a line , fish , arc , arch , bow , crook , curve , round , turn , deflect , refract , skew , slant