CORNER

/ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 10

Definition

verb gain control over.
verb force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape. — synonyms: tree
verb turn a corner.
noun a place off to the side of an area.
noun the point where two lines meet or intersect.
noun an interior angle formed by two meeting walls. — synonyms: nook
noun the intersection of two streets. — synonyms: street_corner, turning_point
noun the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect.
noun a small concavity. — synonyms: recess, recession, niche
noun a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade.
noun a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible. — synonyms: box
noun a projecting part where two sides or edges meet.
noun a remote area.
noun (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building. — synonyms: quoin

“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.”