corner
1cor·ner
noun \ˈkȯr-nər\Definition of CORNER
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a : the point where converging lines, edges, or sides meet : angle b : the place of intersection of two streets or roads c : a piece designed to form, mark, or protect a corner
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: the angular part or space between meeting lines, edges, or borders near the vertex of the angle <the southwest corner of the state> <the corners of the tablecloth>: as a : the area of a playing field or court near the intersection of the sideline and the goal line or baseline b (1) : either of the four angles of a boxing ring; especially : the area in which a boxer rests or is worked on by his seconds during periods between rounds (2) : a group of supporters, well-wishers, or adherents associated especially with a contestant c : the side of home plate nearest to or farthest from a batter d : corner kick e (1) : the outside of a football formation (2) : cornerback
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a : a private, secret, or remote place <a quiet corner of New England> <to every corner of the earth> b : a difficult or embarrassing situation : a position from which escape or retreat is difficult or impossible <was backed into a corner>
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: control or ownership of enough of the available supply of a commodity or security especially to permit manipulation of the price
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: a point at which significant change occurs —often used in the phrase turn the corner
— cor·nered \-nərd\ adjective
— around the corner
: at hand : imminent <good times are just around the corner>
See Examples of CORNER
- the corner of a box
- A post marks the corner of the property.
- Write your name in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
- He caught the ball in the corner of the end zone.
- the northeast corner of the state
- We sat at a table in a corner of the room.
- The hotel is at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street.
- A group of teenagers were hanging around on the corner.
- He went to the grocery store around the corner from the bank.
- He said something out of the corner of his mouth to the person standing next to him.
Origin of CORNER
Middle English, from Anglo-French cornere, from corne horn
First Known Use: 13th century
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