CEFR B2

angling

noun

Meaning

The activity of catching fish using a hook and line.

Examples

She developed a deep passion for angling while vacationing at the lake.
Local regulations require all angling enthusiasts to carry a valid fishing license.

Synonyms: fishing, fly-fishing, trawling, piscary

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angling (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈæŋɡlɪŋ

Definition

The activity of catching fish using a hook and line.

Examples

She developed a deep passion for angling while vacationing at the lake.
Local regulations require all angling enthusiasts to carry a valid fishing license.

How to Use angling

angling for (phrasal verb): To try to get something indirectly. — "She is angling for a compliment."

Synonyms of angling

Words with a similar meaning to angling:

fishing
fly-fishing
trawling
piscary

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