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Angler

One who angles.

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Broader term 4

Acanthopterygian 76% connected

Belonging to the order of fishes having spinose fins, as the perch.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Fisher 76% connected

One who fishes.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Plotter 76% connected

One who plots or schemes; a contriver; a conspirator; a schemer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Schemer 76% connected

One who forms schemes; a projector; esp., a plotter; an intriguer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Angle 74% connected

The inclosed space near the point where two lines meet; a corner; a nook.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Angle 74% connected

The inclosed space near the point where two lines meet; a corner; a nook.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Component part 1

Monkfish 70% connected

The angel fish (Squatina).

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a member, substance or component part.

Synonym 4

Allmouth 92% connected

The angler.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Goosefish 92% connected

See Angler.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Monkfish 92% connected

The angel fish (Squatina).

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Troller 92% connected

One who trolls.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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