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angle bar
angle bracket
angle-closure glaucoma
angle iron
angle of attack
angle of incidence
angle of reflection
angle of refraction
angle of repose
angle plate
angle shot
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angle of repose
an·gle of re·pose


noun 
Definition:
 
maximum slope of loose material: the maximum slope or angle at which unconsolidated material such as sand can be made into a mound before it begins to slide
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