corner

cor-ner · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A place or angle where two lines, edges, or surfaces meet.

  2. 2.

    A difficult or awkward situation.

  3. 3.

    (sports) A kick or throw from the corner of a field.

  4. 4.

    (as verb) To force into a position from which escape is difficult.

  5. 5.

    (as verb) To gain control of a market or commodity.

Forms

plural: corners

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    around the corner — nearby; about to happen
  • •
    cut corners — to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
  • •
    in a corner — in a difficult situation
  • •
    corner the market — to gain dominant control

Related words

See also: angle, corners, edge
Synonyms: angle, bend, nook

Etymology

From Old French corniere, from Latin cornu meaning "horn, projecting point."