angle-shoot in English dictionary angle-shoot Meanings and definitions of "angle-shoot" noun (botany) A side shoot that grows from the main stem stem. noun (slang, poker) Alternative form of [i]angle shot[/i] verb To fire or shoot from an angle. verb (poker, slang) To use a trick that is not explicitly prohibited by the rules, but which is used to gain unfair advantage. verb (slang, by extension) To bend the rules; to behave in a way that is unethical but not illegal. more Grammar and declension of angle-shoot angle-shoot (plural angle-shoots) angle-shoot (third-person singular simple present angle-shoots, present participle angle-shooting, simple past and past participle angle-shot) more Sample sentences with "angle-shoot" Declension Stem Try again Authors