corner

A corner is defined as a place where lines or sides join together to form an angle, or a remote or secluded place.

(noun)

An example of a corner is where two walls in a room come together.
An example of a corner is searching an uncharted area of the earth; searching every corner of the city.

Corner means to force into an awkward or tight spot, to get the most of something, or to make turns in a vehicle.

(verb)

An example of corner is to back an opponent up against the intersection of two walls; to corner the opponent.
An example of corner is to buy all the available units of a certain product at a grocery store; to corner the market on the item.
An example of corner is to turn the steering wheel to the left or right to test the turning capability of a car; to test how the car corners.

The definition of corner is at an area where two lines or surfaces meet.

(adjective)

An example of corner used as an adjective is in the phrase "corner store," which means a store where two streets meet each other.

See corner in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

adjective

See corner in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. The position at which two lines, surfaces, or edges meet and form an angle: the four corners of a rectangle.
b. The area enclosed or bounded by an angle formed in this manner: sat by myself in the corner; the corner of one's eye.
The place where two roads or streets join or intersect.
a. Sports Any of the four angles of a boxing or wrestling ring where the ropes are joined.
b. Baseball Either side of home plate, toward or away from the batter.
A threatening or embarrassing position from which escape is difficult: got myself into a corner by boasting.
A remote, secluded, or secret place: the four corners of the earth; a beautiful little corner of Paris.
A part or piece made to fit on a corner, as in mounting or for protection.
a. A speculative monopoly of a stock or commodity created by purchasing all or most of the available supply in order to raise its price.
b. Exclusive possession; monopoly: “Neither party . . . has a corner on all the good ideas” (George B. Merry).