cor
ner
Plural
corners
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a point or area at which two edges, sides, or lines meet
- The cat hid in the corner of the room, away from the noisy guests.
- She placed a lamp on the corner of her desk to provide extra lighting.
- The old bookstore is located on the corner of Maple Street and Elm Avenue.
- He folded the paper neatly, making sure each corner was perfectly aligned.
- The children played a game of hide-and-seek, with one of them counting in the corner of the yard.
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a side or a section of an area, typically of a larger space or location
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the place where two sides of a wall, etc. are joined together; the area surrounding such place
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the point where two roads meet at an angle
A corner is the point where two roads or streets meet and change direction, forming an angle. It is the turning point where vehicles or pedestrians need to change direction to continue along their route. Corners are commonly found in urban areas and can be either sharp or gradual, depending on how the roads intersect. They can be important for navigation and are often marked with signs or signals to guide traffic and pedestrians safely around the bend.
- He slowed down as he approached the corner.
- The corner was known for accidents due to poor visibility.
- They installed a mirror to improve visibility at the blind corner.
- The corner was marked with a stop sign for safety.
- He didn't expect the corner and got surprised when another car showed up in the other street.
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the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
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a projecting part where two sides or edges meet
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a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade
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a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
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(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone
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a remote area
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one of the four designated areas in the ring where a fighter's team provides support and guidance between rounds
A corner refers to one of the four sections where the ropes meet in a boxing or wrestling ring. Each corner is typically occupied by a fighter’s team, including the fighter's trainer, manager, and other support staff. This is where the fighter rests during breaks between rounds, receives instructions, and gets any necessary adjustments, such as fresh water or treatment for injuries. The corners are usually marked with different colors or symbols to distinguish between the two competitors.
- The boxer returned to his corner to rest between rounds.
- Her coach gave her advice from the corner.
- Between rounds, he sipped water in his corner.
- She sat in her corner, listening to her trainer.
- The medical team present in his corner quickly tended to his cuts and bruises.
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(soccer) a kick awarded to the attacking team when the ball goes out of play over the defending team's goal line
In soccer, a corner is a kick which is awarded when the ball crosses the goal line without a goal being scored and was last touched by a defending player. The kick is taken from the corner of the field, near the flag where the sideline and goal line meet. The player taking the corner kick aims to pass the ball to teammates near the goal, creating a chance to score. Corners can be played short to a nearby teammate or sent directly into the penalty area for an attack.
- The team won a corner after the defender deflected the ball out of bounds.
- She delivered a perfect corner into the penalty area, but the striker missed the header.
- The goalkeeper punched away the dangerous corner to clear the ball from the box.
- The supporters cheered loudly as their team won a last-minute corner.
- The striker positioned himself near the near post to receive the corner.