Definition of "angle"
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A figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
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The measure of such a figure. In the case of a plane angle, this is the ratio (or proportional to the ratio) of the arc length to the radius of a section of a circle cut by the two rays, centered at their common point. In the case of a solid angle, this is the ratio of the surface area to the square of the radius of the section of a sphere.
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A corner where two walls intersect.
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A change in direction.
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A viewpoint.
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The focus of a news story.
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A storyline between two wrestlers, providing the background for and approach to a feud.
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A scheme; a means of benefitting from a situation, usually hidden, possibly illegal.
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verb:
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To place (something) at an angle.
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To change direction rapidly.
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To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.
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To leave 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.
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To try to catch fish with a hook and line.
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(with for) To attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.
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