Definition of: corner

(kôr′nər) noun
1. The point formed by the intersection of two or more lines or surfaces, or the edge formed by the intersection of two surfaces; an angle.
2. The space or surface comprised between two converging walls or lines near their meeting.
3. A retired spot; nook: the chimney corner.
4. A position of embarrassment or difficulty, or one from which extrication is difficult.
5. A condition of a financial market when a commodity or security has been largely bought up with a view to forcing a higher price: a corner in cotton or stocks.
6. A part or spot, especially a remote or obscure part, of a particular place; also, any of the four directions: the four corners of the earth.
7. A tool used in decorating the corners of books: sometimes called corner-piece.
8. A metallic or other guard for the corner of a book, box, or other article.
—to trim one's corners To take risks.
—v.t.
1. To force or drive into a corner.
2. To place in a corner.
3. U.S. To place in a position of difficulty or embarrassment: to corner a witness.
4. To furnish with corners.
5. To acquire control of, as a commodity or stock, so as to demand a high price.
—v.i.
6. U.S. To come together in a corner; be situated on a corner.
7. Colloq. To go round a corner, as in racing: The car corners beautifully.
8. To form a corner in a commodity or stock.
—adjective
1. Located at a corner.
2. Designed for a corner. [<OF cornier <L cornu horn, point]