ANGLING

(often in the passive) to place (something) at an angle.

Example: "The roof is angled at 15 degrees."

To change direction rapidly.

Example: "The five ball angled off the nine ball but failed to reach the pocket."

To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint.

Example: "How do you want to angle this when we talk to the client?"

(cue sports) to hamper (oneself or one's opponent) by leaving the cue ball in the jaws of a pocket such that the surround of the pocket (the "angle") blocks the path from cue ball to object ball.

To try to catch fish with a hook and line.

(with for) to attempt to subtly persuade someone to offer a desired thing.

Example: "He must be angling for a pay rise."