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May 23, 2012
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Synonyms for angle

Noun

1. angle, space
usage: the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
2. slant, angle, point of view, viewpoint, stand, standpoint
usage: a biased way of looking at or presenting something
3. Angle, European
usage: a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Saxons and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons

Verb

1. angle, travel, go, move, locomote
usage: move or proceed at an angle; "he angled his way into the room"
2. lean, tilt, tip, slant, angle, bend, flex
usage: to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"
3. fish, angle, search, seek, look for
usage: seek indirectly; "fish for compliments"
4. angle, fish
usage: fish with a hook
5. slant, angle, weight, bias, predetermine
usage: present with a bias; "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"
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