angling

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

angling
    n 1: fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole)

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Angle \An"gle\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Angled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Angling}.]
   1. To fish with an angle (fishhook), or with hook and line.
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   2. To use some bait or artifice; to intrigue; to scheme; as,
      to angle for praise.
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            The hearts of all that he did angle for. --Shak.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Angling \An"gling\, n.
   The act of one who angles; the art of fishing with rod and
   line. --Walton.
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