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corner

/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ · noun

Meaning

  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. 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. To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.
  8. To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
  9. To put (someone) in an awkward situation.
  10. To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.
  11. To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
  12. To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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