Corner
/หkษหnษ(ษน)/
The meaning and definition of Corner, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
โThe corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder.โ
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An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
โShining a light in the dark corners of the mind.โ I took a trip out to his corner of town.โ
verb
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To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.
โThe cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand.โ
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To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
โThe reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court.โ
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Middle English corner, from Anglo-Norman cornere, from Old French corne.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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