¹ angle noun

• the difference between the direction of two lines or surfaces that come together : the space or shape formed when two lines or surfaces meet each other
• —used to describe a surface that is not level
• —used to describe something that leans or goes to the side rather than straight up or directly forward

² angle verb

• to turn, move, or point something so that it is not straight or flat
• to present (something, such as a news story) in a particular way or from a particular point of view —often used as (be) angled

³ angle verb

• to fish with a hook and line
• to try to get what you want in a clever or indirect way —usually + for