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)
pointHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An interior angle formed by two meeting walls
Example: "A piano was in one corner of the room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nookHypernyms (Closely Related)
areaHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The intersection of two streets
Example: "Standing on the corner watching all the girls go by"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
street cornerturning pointHypernyms (Closely Related)
carrefourcrossingcrossroadcrosswayintersectionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
Example: "The corners of a cube"
A small concavity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nicherecessrecessionHypernyms (Closely Related)
concave shapeconcavityincurvationincurvatureHyponyms (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)
boxA 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)
quoinCornering - 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)
treeTurn 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."
Word Game Points
Is CORNERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cornering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordCORNERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is CORNERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cornering is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCORNERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.