angler
nounUK /ˈæŋ.ɡlər/
US /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/
A person who catches fish with a fishing rod.
The angler sat by the river all morning waiting for a bite.
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2. A fish that lures other fish toward its mouth to eat them.
The anglerfish uses a glowing lure to attract prey in the dark sea.
3. A person who uses clever tricks to get what they want from others.
He was an angler for compliments, always fishing for praise.
4. Someone who fishes with a hook and line for sport rather than for a living.
The anglers gathered at the lake for the weekend tournament.