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corners

/ˈkɔːnəz/ /ˈkɔɹnɚz/

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noun

The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

Examples :

"The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."

architecture area point

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An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.

Examples :

"Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind. I took a trip out to his corner of town."

direction part place position area architecture

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A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.

Examples :

"On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book."

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An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.

Examples :

"The company's poor financial planning backed them into some tough corners. "

situation condition

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A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.

Examples :

"In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful."

business finance economy

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(heading) Relating to the playing field.

Examples :

"The soccer coach told the players to practice taking corners after school. "

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A place where people meet for a particular purpose.

Examples :

"Welcome to our English corner."

place organization group

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A point scored in a rubber at whist.

Examples :

"During the whist game, Maria scored two corners. "

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verb

To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.

Examples :

"The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."

action position

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To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.

Examples :

"The reporter tried to corner the politician with difficult questions about his past. "

position situation

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To put (someone) in an awkward situation.

Examples :

"The interviewer tried to corner the candidate by asking unexpected and difficult questions about their past mistakes. "

situation action communication

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To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.

Examples :

"The company was accused of cornering the market on rare earth minerals, hoping to raise prices significantly. "

business finance economy

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verb

To turn a corner or drive around a curve.

Examples :

"As the stock car driver cornered the last turn, he lost control and spun out."

vehicle action direction

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To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.

Examples :

"That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff."

vehicle action traffic

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To supply with corners.

Examples :

"The carpenter will corner the picture frame before adding the glass. "

architecture building structure