Definition of corner

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of corner is as below...

Corner (v. t.) To drive into a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment; as, to corner a person in argument..

Lern More About Corner

Cornered :: Cornered (imp. & p. p.) of Corne.
Quincunx :: Quincunx (n.) An arrangement of things by fives in a square or a rectangle, one being placed at each corner and one in the middle; especially, such an arrangement of trees repeated indefinitely, so as to form a regular group with rows running in various directions..
Out :: Out (n.) A place or space outside of something; a nook or corner; an angle projecting outward; an open space; -- chiefly used in the phrase ins and outs; as, the ins and outs of a question. See under In..
Tassel :: Tassel (n.) A pendent ornament, attached to the corners of cushions, to curtains, and the like, ending in a tuft of loose threads or cords..
Halk :: Halk (n.) A nook; a corner.
Rictus :: Rictus (n.) The gape of the mouth, as of birds; -- often resricted to the corners of the mouth..
Pentangular :: Pentangular (a.) Having five corners or angles.
Headstone :: Headstone (n.) The principal stone in a foundation; the chief or corner stone.
Clue :: Clue (n.) A loop and thimbles at the corner of a sail.
Trigonal :: Trigonal (a.) Having three angles, or corners; triangular; as, a trigonal stem, one having tree prominent longitudinal angles..
Cornered :: Cornered (p. a.) 1 Having corners or angles.
Around :: Around (prep.) From one part to another of; at random through; about; on another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house standing around the corner..
Diagonal :: Diagonal (a.) Joining two not adjacent angles of a quadrilateral or multilateral figure; running across from corner to corner; crossing at an angle with one of the sides.
Tack :: Tack (v. t.) A rope used to hold in place the foremost lower corners of the courses when the vessel is closehauled (see Illust. of Ship); also, a rope employed to pull the lower corner of a studding sail to the boom..
Cross-springer :: Cross-springer (n.) One of the ribs in a groined arch, springing from the corners in a diagonal direction. [See Illustr. of Groined vault.].
Arrasways :: Arrasways (adv.) Placed in such a position as to exhibit the top and two sides, the corner being in front; -- said of a rectangular form..
Round :: Round (v. t.) To go round wholly or in part; to go about (a corner or point); as, to round a corner; to round Cape Horn..
Corner :: Corner (n.) The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point; as, the chimney corner..
By-corner :: By-corner (n.) A private corner.
Rummage :: Rummage (v. t.) To search or examine thoroughly by looking into every corner, and turning over or removing goods or other things; to examine, as a book, carefully, turning over leaf after leaf..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us