Definition of wangles Wangles

We found 3 definitions of wangles from 2 different sources.

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What does wangles mean?

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  • wangles (Noun)
    Plural of wangle.

Part of speech

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  • wangles, verb, present, 3rd person singular of wangle (infinitive).
  • wangles, noun, plural of wangle.

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: wangles

wangle - an instance of accomplishing something by scheming or trickery
  wangling
  stratagem, dodge, contrivance a quick evasive movement

Verb

wangles, wangling, wangled  

wangle - achieve something by means of trickery or devious methods
  finagle, manage
  achieve, accomplish, attain, reach to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks"
wangle - tamper, with the purpose of deception; "Fudge the figures"; "cook the books"; "falsify the data"
  fudge, manipulate, fake, falsify, cook, misrepresent
  chisel, cheat carve with a chisel; "chisel the marble"
  cook up, fabricate, invent, manufacture, make up make up something artificial or untrue
  juggle hold with difficulty and balance insecurely; "the player juggled the ball"
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  • wangle (Noun)
    The act of wangling.
  • wangle (Verb)
    To obtain through manipulative or deceitful methods.
  • wangle (Verb)
    To falsify, as records.
  • wangle (Verb)
    To achieve through contrivance or cajolery.

Part of speech

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  • wangle, verb, present, 1st person singular of wangle (infinitive).
  • wangle, verb (infinitive).
  • wangle, noun, singular of wangles.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

wangles in sign language
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