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¹corner

noun cor·ner \ˈkȯr-nər\

: the point or area where two lines, edges, or sides of something meet

: the place where two streets or roads meet

: a curve in a road

Full Definition of CORNER

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

: 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

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>

: control or ownership of enough of the available supply of a commodity or security especially to permit manipulation of the price

: 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>

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Origin of CORNER

Middle English, from Anglo-French cornere, from corne horn

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to CORNER

Synonyms: bind, box, catch-22, predicament, dilemma, fix, hole, impasse, jackpot [chiefly West], jam, mire, pickle, quagmire, rabbit hole, rattrap, spot, sticky wicket, swamp

Rhymes with CORNER

scorner, warner, Warner

²corner

adjective

: located at a corner

Full Definition of CORNER

: situated at a corner <the corner drugstore>

: used or fitted for use in or on a corner <a corner table>

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First Known Use of CORNER

13th century

³corner

verb

: to force (a person or animal) into a place or position from which escape is very difficult or impossible

: to force (someone who wants to avoid you or get away from you) to stop and talk with you

: to get control of a particular type of product that is being bought and sold

Full Definition of CORNER

transitive verb

a : to drive into a corner <the animal is dangerous when cornered>

b : to catch and hold the attention of especially to force an interview

: to get a corner on <corner the market>

intransitive verb

: to meet or converge at a corner or angle

: to turn a corner <the car corners well>

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First Known Use of CORNER

1824

CORNER Defined for Kids

¹corner

noun cor·ner \ˈkȯr-nər\

Definition of CORNER for Kids

: the point or place where edges or sides meet

: the place where two streets or passageways meet

: a position or situation that is difficult to get out of <The suspect talked himself into a corner.>

: a place away from ordinary life or business <a quiet corner of the city>

— cor·nered \-nərd\ adjective

²corner

adjective

Definition of CORNER for Kids

: located at a corner <a corner store>

: used or usable in or on a corner <a corner bookcase>

³corner

verb

cor·neredcor·ner·ing

Definition of CORNER for Kids

: to force into a place from which escape is difficult or into a difficult position <“They'll never bother you unless they are wounded or cornered …” — Wilson Rawls, Where the Red Fern Grows>

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