angler
Translation
angler
Examples
The angler cast his line into the river.
The angler cast his line into the river.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ((adjective)) angler a person who fishes in a particular way He is a skilled angler.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fisherman
Etymology
From the verb 'to angle' (to fish) + the agent suffix '-er'. The verb comes from the noun 'angle' meaning 'fishhook'.
Memory Tips
An 'angler' is someone who 'angles' for fish. The word 'angle' originally meant a fishhook, which has an angle or bend.