angled Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: AE1 NG G AH0 L D
What Does Angled Mean?
Angled is used as a verb meaning simple past and past participle of angle. As an adjective, it means Arranged so as to form an angle.
Angled Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of angle
Angled as an Adjective
- Arranged so as to form an angle.
- Forming an angle of a particular type.
the right-angled corner
Verb
- (often in the passive) To place (something) at an angle.
The roof is angled at 15 degrees.
- To change direction rapidly.
The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket.
- To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.
How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?
- (cue sports) To hamper (oneself or one's opponent) by leaving the cue ball in the jaws of a pocket such that the surround of the pocket (the "angle") blocks the path from cue ball to object ball.
Verb
- To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
- (with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
He must be angling for a pay rise.
Synonyms of Angled
Angled synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Angled
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Angled in a Sentence
the right-angled corner
The roof is angled at 15 degrees.
The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket.
How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?
He must be angling for a pay rise.
Word Forms & Grammar
angled
angled (not comparable)