Anglings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Activities or techniques of seeking fish, often using bait and tackle
2. The act of pursuing or engaging in fishing, especially in a recreational context
3. Various methods employed to catch fish, typically involving lines, hooks, and lures

Etymology: "Anglings" is the plural of "angling," the noun for fishing with a hook and line, so its history is that of the base word. Plurals of "angling" are used when speaking of separate outings or kinds of fishing, as in several different sports or occasions treated as distinct. The base word "angling" comes from "angle," an Old English term for a fishing hook, which itself is tied to the same root as "angle" meaning a corner or bend, since a hook is bent into a curve. The "-ing" ending turns the noun into an activity, so "angling" describes the whole practice of fishing with a line.