angler
Pronunciation:
/ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)//ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/noun
Definitions
A person who fishes with a hook and line.
Example: A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season.
An angler fish, Lophius piscatorius.
Example: 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.
Example: 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.
(thieves' cant) A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.