angler

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When the angler is already in the midst of the waters, it is better to have an anchor to keep the kayak steady while on the verge of catching fish.

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  1. noun One who fishes with a hook.
  2. noun A scheming person.
  3. noun An anglerfish.

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  1. = Old Dutch angheler (Dutch hengelaar) = German angler = Danish angler; from angle, v., + -er.
 

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/ˈæŋglər/
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