corner
cor
ˈkɔr
kawr
ner
nɜr
nēr
British pronunciation
/kˈɔːnɐ/

Definition & Meaning of "corner"in English

Corner
01

a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet

corner definition and meaning
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The cat hid in the corner of the room, away from the noisy guests.
She placed a lamp on the corner of her desk to provide extra lighting.
02

a side or a section of an area, typically of a larger space or location

03

the place where two sides of a wall, etc. are joined together; the area surrounding such place

04

the point where two roads meet at an angle

What is a "corner"?

A corner is the point where two roads or streets meet and change direction, forming an angle. It is the turning point where vehicles or pedestrians need to change direction to continue along their route. Corners are commonly found in urban areas and can be either sharp or gradual, depending on how the roads intersect. They can be important for navigation and are often marked with signs or signals to guide traffic and pedestrians safely around the bend.

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He slowed down as he approached the corner.
The corner was known for accidents due to poor visibility.
05

the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect

06

a small concavity

07

a projecting part where two sides or edges meet

08

a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade

09

a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

10

(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

11

a remote area

12

one of the four designated areas in the ring where a fighter's team provides support and guidance between rounds

What is a "corner"?

A corner refers to one of the four sections where the ropes meet in a boxing or wrestling ring. Each corner is typically occupied by a fighter’s team, including the fighter's trainer, manager, and other support staff. This is where the fighter rests during breaks between rounds, receives instructions, and gets any necessary adjustments, such as fresh water or treatment for injuries. The corners are usually marked with different colors or symbols to distinguish between the two competitors.

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The boxer returned to his corner to rest between rounds.
Her coach gave her advice from the corner.
13

(soccer) a kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play over the defending team's goal line

What is a "corner"?

In soccer, a corner is a kick which is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line without a goal being scored and was last touched by a defending player. The kick is taken from the corner of the field, near the flag where the sideline and goal line meet. The player taking the corner kick aims to pass the ball to teammates near the goal, creating a chance to score. Corners can be played short to a nearby teammate or sent directly into the penalty area for an attack.

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The team won a corner after the defender deflected the ball out of bounds.
She delivered a perfect corner into the penalty area, but the striker missed the header.
to corner
01

to trap a person or an animal in a position where they cannot escape

Transitive: to corner a person or an animal
to corner definition and meaning
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The police managed to corner the suspect in the alley after a chase.
The cat tried to corner the mouse in the kitchen.
02

to take control of a market by controlling the supply of a specific product or commodity

Transitive: to corner a market
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The company managed to corner the market on rare antiques by buying up all available stock.
By acquiring all the cocoa beans, they were able to corner the chocolate market.
03

to navigate or turn around a curve or bend in the road while driving

Intransitive
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He had to corner carefully, as the road was icy and slick.
The car cornered well, even on the slippery wet road.
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