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angler
UK /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ US /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/
noun 4
Collocations
2ADJ.
avid, consummate, smaller, strong
ANGLER + NOUN
carp
Definitions
noun
1
A person who fishes with a hook and line.
A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season.
2
An angler fish, Lophius piscatorius.
The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head.
3
Someone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.
Jonas was a consummate angler when it came the company's leave policy; he had it figured so he only needed to work six months out of the year.
4
A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.
They are sure to be clyd in the night by the angler, or hooker, or such like pilferers that liue upon the spoyle of other poore people.
Rogue or rascal, frater, maunderer, / Irish Toyle, or other wanderer; / No dimber damber, angler, dancer, / Prig of cackler, prig of prancer
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Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season.
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The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head.
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Jonas was a consummate angler when it came the company's leave policy; he had it figured so he only needed to work six months out of the year.
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The angler felt a strong tug on the line.
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The angler caught a carp weighing ten kilos.
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The angler cast the line into the water.
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