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How to pronounce angle
Say it like this: /ˈeɪ̯ŋ.ɡəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does angle mean?
nounA figure formed by two rays which start from a common point (a plane angle) or by three planes that intersect (a solid angle).
“the angle between lines A and B”
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 t
“The angle between lines A and B is π/4 radians, or 45 degrees.”
A corner where two walls intersect.
“an angle of a building”
verbTo place (something) at an angle.
“The roof is angled at 15 degrees.”
To change direction rapidly.
“The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket.”
To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.
“How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?”
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