Corner ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Corner ( noun )

1. The point where two converging lines or surfaces meet.
2. The area of a room or other space in the corner of a building.
3. A remote or secluded place.
4. A difficult or awkward position.

Origin:

From middle english cornere, from old french coin, corner, from latin cornu ("a horn"), so named for its angular shape.

Examples:

1. He was backed into a corner.
2. The cat slept in the corner of the room.
3. She put the vase on the corner of the table.
4. He was trapped in the corner of the room.
5. He took the corner at high speed.

(As a verb)

Corner ( verb )

1. The point where two converging lines or surfaces meet.
2. The area of a room or other space in the corner of a building.
3. A remote or secluded place.
4. A difficult or awkward position.

Origin:

From middle english cornere, from old french coin, corner, from latin cornu ("a horn"), so named for its angular shape.

Examples:

1. He was backed into a corner.
2. The cat slept in the corner of the room.
3. She put the vase on the corner of the table.
4. He was trapped in the corner of the room.
5. He took the corner at high speed.