corner

corner [kôr′nər]

n.

[ME < OFr corniere < ML cornerium < L cornu, projecting point, HORN]

1. the point or place where lines or surfaces join and form an angle

2. the area or space within the angle formed at the joining of lines or surfaces [the corner of a room]

3. the area at the tip of any of the angles formed at a street intersection

4. something used to form, mark, protect, or decorate a corner

5. a remote, secret, or secluded place [look in every nook and corner]

6. region; quarter; part [every corner of America]

7. an awkward position from which escape is difficult [driven into a corner ]

☆ 8. a monopoly acquired on a stock or a commodity so as to be able to raise the price

vt.

☆ 1. to drive or force into a corner or awkward position, so that escape is difficult

☆ 2. to get a monopoly on (a stock or commodity)

vi.

1. to meet at or abut (on) a corner: said of land, buildings, etc.

2. to turn corners: said of a vehicle [this car corners easily]

adj.

1. at or on a corner [a corner store]

2. used in a corner [a corner table]

SYN.- MONOPOLY

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around the corner

in the immediate vicinity or future

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☆ cut corners

1. to take a direct route by going across corners

2. to cut down expenses, time, labor, etc.

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the four corners of the earth or the corners of the earth

the farthest parts of the earth

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turn the corner

to get safely past the critical point