angler UK /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/US /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ noun4 •A person who fishes with a hook and line.A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season. •An anglerfish, Lophius piscatorius.The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head. •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. •(UK, no longer used) A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.They are sure to be clyd in the night by the angler, or hooker, or such like pilferers that liue upon the spoyle of other poore people. — 1608 formsanglers
