angler
/'æɳglə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who fishes with a hook and line: An angler is someone who engages in the activity of fishing, typically using a rod, reel, and hook.
- A type of fish: An angler is also a bottom-dwelling marine fish known for using a fleshy, worm-like growth on its head as a lure to attract prey.
- A scheming or crafty person: (Figurative, less common) An angler can refer to someone who uses cunning or devious methods to gain an advantage.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Person):
- The patient angler sat by the river for hours.
- She is an experienced angler who knows all the best fishing spots.
- Noun (Fish):
- The angler fish uses bioluminescence to attract smaller fish in the dark ocean depths.
- We saw a strange-looking angler at the aquarium.
- Noun (Schemer):
- In the negotiations, he was a real angler, always trying to get the better deal. (This usage is figurative and relatively rare.)
Advanced Usage
- "Angler's paradise": A place considered perfect for fishing.
- This remote lake is an angler's paradise, full of large trout.
- The term "angler" for a person specifically implies the use of a hook and line, distinguishing it from other fishing methods like netting or trapping.
Variants and Related Words
- Angling (n): The art or sport of fishing with a hook and line.
- He took up angling as a relaxing hobby.
- Anglerfish (n): Another common name for the angler fish, emphasizing its biological classification.
Synonyms
- Fisherman/Fisherwoman: A general term for a person who catches fish.
- Fisher: A person who fishes, often used in compound terms (e.g., "sport fisher").
- Piscator: (Formal, literary) A fisherman.
Related Phrases
- To go angling: To go fishing with a rod and line.
- They went angling at dawn.
Noun
- fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey
- a fisherman who uses a hook and line
- a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage