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  • 1Angling in Yellowstone National Park — is a major reason many visitors come to the park each year and since it was created in 1872, the park has drawn anglers from around the world to fish its waters. In 2006, over 50,000 park fishing permits were issued to visitors [cite journal… …

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  • 2Angling — is a method of fishing by means of an angle (hook).The hook is usually attached by a line to a fishing rod. A bite indicator such as a float is sometimes used. The rod is usually fitted with a fishing reel that functions as a mechanism for… …

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  • 3Angling — An gling, n. The act of one who angles; the art of fishing with rod and line. Walton. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 4angling — Ⅰ. angle [1] ► NOUN 1) the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet. 2) a corner, especially an external projection or internal recess. 3) a position from which… …

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  • 5rod — /rɒd / (say rod) noun 1. a stick, wand, staff, shaft, or the like, of wood, metal, or other material. 2. a straight, slender shoot or stem of any woody plant, whether growing upon or cut from the plant. 3. a pole used in angling or fishing. 4. a… …

  • 6rod — noun a) A straight, round stick, shaft, bar, cane, or staff. The circus strong man proved his strength by bending an iron rod, and then straightening it. b) A long slender usually tapering pole used for angling; …

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  • 7angling — [[t]æ̱ŋglɪŋ[/t]] N UNCOUNT Angling is the activity or sport of fishing with a fishing rod …

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  • 8angling — fishing with a rod and reel or a rod and line, usually for sport but also an effective way to catch some species for research purposes (or so ichthyologists maintain) and similar methods are used for some commercial fishing. Strictly uses an… …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 9angling machine — an automated rod and line system on the side of a vessel. The machine can jig to catch the fish, rotate to bring the fish on deck, and jerk to release the fish from the hook …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 10angling — /ang gling/, n. the act or art of fishing with a hook and line, usually attached to a rod. [1490 1500; ANGLE2 + ING1] * * * …

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