corner

1. corner (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

Example: The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder.

2. corner (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.: The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.

Example: The chimney corner was full of cobwebs.

3. corner (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.: The projection into space of an angle in a solid object.

Example: Herbert bruised his shin on the corner of the coffee table.

4. corner (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.

Example: The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand.

5. corner (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.

Example: The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court.

6. corner (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To put (someone) in an awkward situation.

7. corner (intj) — sense 7

Definition: Spoken by service staff such as waiters when walking around a corner, to warn other staff and prevent a collision.