the inclosed space near the point where two lines meet; a corner; a nook.-the figure made by. two lines which meet.-the difference of direction of two lines. in the lines meet, the point of meeting is the vertex of the angle.-a projecting or sharp corner; an angular fragment.-a name given to four of the twelve astrological "houses."-a fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod.-to fish with an angle (fishhook), or with hook and line.-to use some bait or artifice; to intrigue; to scheme; as, to angle for praise.-to try to gain by some insinuating artifice; to allure.