corners

Noun

corner (plural corners)

1. The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
   • The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder.
   1. The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
      • The chimney corner was full of cobwebs.
   2. The projection into space of an angle in a solid object.
      • Herbert bruised his shin on the corner of the coffee table.
   3. An intersection of two streets; any of the four outer points off the street at that intersection.
      • The liquor store on the corner also sold lottery tickets.
   4. (Maine) The neighborhood surrounding an intersection of rural roads.
   5. (attributive) Denoting a premises that is in a convenient local location, notionally, but not necessarily literally, on the corner of two streets.
      • corner store, corner deli, corner newsagent

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