nounπShareThe point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal."The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."architectureareapointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies."Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind.β I took a trip out to his corner of town."directionpartplacepositionareaarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook."On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book."placeareaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn embarrassing situation; a difficulty."The company's poor financial planning backed them into some tough corners. "situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices."In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful."businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(heading) Relating to the playing field."The soccer coach told the players to practice taking corners after school. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where people meet for a particular purpose."Welcome to our English corner."placeorganizationgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA point scored in a rubber at whist."During the whist game, Maria scored two corners. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space."The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment."The reporter tried to corner the politician with difficult questions about his past. "positionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (someone) in an awkward situation."The interviewer tried to corner the candidate by asking unexpected and difficult questions about their past mistakes. "situationactioncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price."The company was accused of cornering the market on rare earth minerals, hoping to raise prices significantly. "businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo turn a corner or drive around a curve."As the stock car driver cornered the last turn, he lost control and spun out."vehicleactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning."That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff."vehicleactiontrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo supply with corners."The carpenter will corner the picture frame before adding the glass. "architecturebuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
