Corner — synonyms, definition

1. corner (Noun)

46 synonyms

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12 definitions

corner (Noun) — A place off to the side of an area. ex. "he tripled to the rightfield corner" ex. "the southeastern corner of the Mediterranean"

corner (Noun) — The point where two lines meet or intersect. ex. "the corners of a rectangle"

corner (Noun) — An interior angle formed by two meeting walls. ex. "a piano was in one corner of the room"

corner (Noun) — The intersection of two streets. ex. "standing on the corner watching all the girls go by"

corner (Noun) — The point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect. ex. "the corners of a cube"

corner (Noun) — A small concavity.

corner (Noun) — A temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade. ex. "a corner on the silver market"

corner (Noun) — A predicament from which a skilful or graceful escape is impossible. ex. "his lying got him into a tight corner"

corner (Noun) — A projecting part where two sides or edges meet. ex. "he knocked off the corners"

corner (Noun) — A remote area. ex. "in many corners of the world they still practice slavery"

corner (Noun) — (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone.

corner (Noun) — A free kick from the corner awarded to the other side when a player has sent the ball behind his own goal line.

21 type of

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6 types

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2 parts of

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2. corner (Verb)

7 synonyms

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3 definitions

corner (Verb) — Gain control over. ex. "corner the gold market"

corner (Verb) — Force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape.

corner (Verb) — Turn a corner or drive around a curve. ex. "the car corners"

13 types of

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