corner

  • (noun): The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
  • (noun): An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
  • (noun): A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.
  • (noun): An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.
  • (noun): A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.
  • (noun): (heading) Relating to the playing field.
  • (noun): A place where people meet for a particular purpose.
  • (noun): A point scored in a rubber at whist.
  • (verb): To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.
  • (verb): To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
  • (verb): To put (someone) in an awkward situation.
  • (verb): To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.
  • (verb): To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
  • (verb): To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.
  • (verb): To supply with corners.
  • The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder.
  • Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind.  I took a trip out to his corner of town.
  • On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book.
  • In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful.
  • Welcome to our English corner.