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three-cornered Definition

three·-cornered (-kôrnərd)

adjective

having three corners or angles
three-cornered Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • hat: The triangle itself was known as a cocked hat after its resemblance to the common three-cornered hat of the times.
  • fight: One three-cornered fight resulted in swings toward the Lib Dems from both other parties, the other a drift away from Labor.
  • contest: Many of the current Governors were returned unopposed but the level of interest in Stroud resulted in a three-cornered contest for two positions.
  • relationship: This alternates with a story of ardent love, which eventually results in a veritable three-cornered relationship.