Corner

/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal..

Definitions by Sense

1. The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
2. An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
3. A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.
4. An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.
5. (business, finance) A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.
6. (heading) Relating to the playing field.
7. A place where people meet for a particular purpose.
8. (obsolete) A point scored in a rubber at whist.

Example Sentences

The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder.

Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind.  I took a trip out to his corner of town.

Why, that’s the lady: all the world desires her; / From the four corners of the earth they come, / To kiss this shrine, this mortal-breathing saint:

Indian English is today one of the most widespread and abundantly used varieties of English, in extensive use not only throughout South Asia but in virtually every corner of the globe.

On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book.

In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful.

Welcome to our English corner.

The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand.

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Word Forms

• corners
• cornering
• cornered

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