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CORNERING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Cornering.

Cornering - as a noun

A place off to the side of an area

Example: "He tripled to the rightfield corner"

The point where two lines meet or intersect

Example: "The corners of a rectangle"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
point
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An interior angle formed by two meeting walls

Example: "A piano was in one corner of the room"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nook
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
area
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The intersection of two streets

Example: "Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
street cornerturning point
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carrefourcrossingcrossroadcrosswayintersection
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect

Example: "The corners of a cube"

A small concavity

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nicherecessrecession
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concave shapeconcavityincurvationincurvature
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade

Example: "A corner on the silver market"

A predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

Example: "His lying got him into a tight corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
box

A projecting part where two sides or edges meet

Example: "He knocked off the corners"

A remote area

Example: "In many corners of the world they still practice slavery"

(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quoin

Cornering - as a verb

Gain control over

Example: "Corner the gold market"

Force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tree

Turn a corner

Example: "The car corners"

Example Sentences

"The cyclist lost control while cornering at high speed."
"He approached the corner with caution, knowing that cornering could be tricky in wet conditions."
"The racecar driver excelled at cornering with precision."
"Proper cornering technique can help improve your overall speed on the track."
"During the training session, the instructor emphasized the importance of smooth cornering."
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Word Game Points

Is CORNERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cornering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CORNERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is CORNERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cornering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CORNERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is CORNERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cornering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CORNERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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