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corner definition

cor·ner (kôrnər)

noun

  1. the point or place where lines or surfaces join and form an angle
  2. the area or space within the angle formed at the joining of lines or surfaces the corner of a room
  3. the area at the tip of any of the angles formed at a street intersection
  4. something used to form, mark, protect, or decorate a corner
  5. a remote, secret, or secluded place look in every nook and corner
  6. region; quarter; part every corner of America
  7. an awkward position from which escape is difficult driven into a corner
  8. ☆ a monopoly acquired on a stock or a commodity so as to be able to raise the price

Etymology: ME < OFr corniere < ML cornerium < L cornu, projecting point, horn

transitive verb

  1. ☆ to drive or force into a corner or awkward position, so that escape is difficult
  2. ☆ to get a monopoly on (a stock or commodity)

intransitive verb

  1. to meet at or abut (on) a corner: said of land, buildings, etc.
  2. to turn corners: said of a vehicle this car corners easily

adjective

  1. at or on a corner a corner store
  2. used in a corner a corner table
corner Idioms

around the corner

in the immediate vicinity or future

cut corners

  1. to take a direct route by going across corners
  2. to cut down expenses, time, labor, etc.

the (four) corners of the earth

the farthest parts of the earth

turn the corner

to get safely past the critical point

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