Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does corner mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word corner? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
    1. The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
    2. The projection into space of an angle in a solid object.
    3. An intersection of two streets; any of the four outer points off the street at that intersection.
  2. An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
  3. A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.
  4. (business, finance) A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.
  5. (heading) Relating to the playing field.
    1. (baseball) One of the four vertices of the strike zone.
    2. (baseball) First base or third base.
    3. (soccer) A corner kick.
    4. (American football) A cornerback.
    5. (boxing) The corner of the ring, which is where the boxer rests before and during a fight.
    6. (boxing, by extension) The group of people who assist a boxer during a bout.
  6. A place where people meet for a particular purpose.
Verb
  1. (transitive) To drive (someone) into a corner or other confined space.
  2. (transitive) To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.
  3. (finance, business, transitive) To get or attempt to get a sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.
  4. (automotive, transitive) To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
  5. (automotive, intransitive) To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.
Noun
  1. Someone or something that corns
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder

See Also

Nearby Definitions
6-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024