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cor·ner

corner

 
 
pronunciation:
kor nr
parts of speech:
noun, verb
part of speech: noun
definition 1: A corner is the point where two lines, sides, edges, or walls meet.
A triangle has three corners, and a square has four corners.We put the Christmas tree in the corner of the living room.
 
definition 2: A corner is the place where two paths, roads, or streets meet.
My friend Alan always meets me on the corner of my street and his street. Then we walk to school together.
 
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: corners, cornering, cornered
definition: When you corner someone, you put them in a position that is hard to get out of.
Laura cornered Marissa and Mia to find out who said those mean things about her.