Definition von „angler“ auf Englisch

noun

1. A person who fishes with a hook and line.

   • A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season.

2. An angler fish, Lophius piscatorius.

   • The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head.

3. Someone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.

   • Jonas was a consummate angler when it came the company's leave policy; he had it figured so he only needed to work six months out of the year.

4. (archaic, UK, thieves' cant) A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.