The difference between Angler and Hooker
When used as nouns, angler means a person who fishes with a hook and line, whereas hooker means one who, or that which, hooks.
check bellow for the other definitions of Angler and Hooker
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Angler as a noun:
A person who fishes with a hook and line.
Examples:
"A throng of anglers lined the trout stream on opening day of trout season."
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Angler as a noun:
An angler fish, Lophius piscatorius.
Examples:
"The angler lured a smaller fish into reach with the appendage on its head."
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Angler as a noun:
Someone who tries to work an angle; a person who schemes or has an ulterior motive.
Examples:
"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."
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Angler as a noun (archaic, UK, thieves' cant):
A thief who uses a hooked stick to steal goods out of shop-windows, grates, etc.
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Hooker as a noun:
One who, or that which, hooks.
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Hooker as a noun (US, slang):
A prostitute.
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Hooker as a noun:
A small fishing boat.
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Hooker as a noun (nautical, slang, derogatory):
Any antiquated craft.
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Hooker as a noun (rugby):
A player who hooks the ball out of the scrum with his foot.
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Hooker as a noun:
A crocheter.
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Hooker as a noun (slang, dated, 1920s to 1940s):
An imprecise measure of alcoholic drink; a "slug" (of gin), or an overlarge gulp.
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Hooker as a noun (archaic, thieves):
A thief who uses a pole with a hook on the end to steal goods.