The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
“The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder.”
An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
“Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind. I took a trip out to his corner of town.”
verb
To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.
“The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand.”
To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
“The 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.”