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canto, esquina
a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet
Exemplos
The children played a game of hide-and-seek, with one of them counting in the corner of the yard.
As crianças brincaram de esconde-esconde, com uma delas contando no canto do quintal.
02
canto, esquina
a side or a section of an area, typically of a larger space or location
03
canto, esquina
the place where two sides of a wall, etc. are joined together; the area surrounding such place
04
canto, curva
the point where two roads meet at an angle
Exemplos
He did n't expect the corner and got surprised when another car showed up in the other street.
Ele não esperava a curva e ficou surpreso quando outro carro apareceu na outra rua.
05
canto, esquina
the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
06
canto, reentrância
a small concavity
07
canto, esquina
a projecting part where two sides or edges meet
08
canto, monopólio temporário
a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade
09
beco sem saída, situação difícil
a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
10
canto, ângulo
(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
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canto, recanto
a remote area
12
canto, esquina
one of the four designated areas in the ring where a fighter's team provides support and guidance between rounds
Exemplos
The medical team present in his corner quickly tended to his cuts and bruises.
A equipe médica presente no seu canto rapidamente cuidou dos seus cortes e hematomas.
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escanteio, canto
(soccer) a kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play over the defending team's goal line
Exemplos
The striker positioned himself near the near post to receive the corner.
O atacante posicionou-se perto do poste para receber o escanteio.
to corner
01
encurralar, acuar
to trap a person or an animal in a position where they cannot escape
Transitive: to corner a person or an animal
Exemplos
The chess player strategically moved to corner the opponent's king.
O jogador de xadrez moveu-se estrategicamente para encurralar o rei do oponente.
02
acaparar, monopolizar
to take control of a market by controlling the supply of a specific product or commodity
Transitive: to corner a market
Exemplos
By controlling most of the wheat production, they cornered the bread market.
Ao controlar a maior parte da produção de trigo, eles monopolizaram o mercado de pão.
03
fazer uma curva, virar uma curva
to navigate or turn around a curve or bend in the road while driving
Intransitive
Exemplos
As they cornered, the tires screeched on the wet road.
Enquanto faziam a curva, os pneus guincharam na estrada molhada.
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