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corners

Pronunciation: [ˈkɔrnərz]

Word

Context: "geography"

(noun) the places where two lines or edges meet. You can think of a corner as the point where one side of a table meets another side.

Example

The cat likes to sit in the corners of the room where it feels safe.

Example

There are no corners in a circle; it has a smooth and rounded shape.

Example

How many corners does a square have?

Context: "games"

(noun) in some games, a corner is a special spot on the playing area. For example, in soccer, it can refer to a corner kick.

Example

She scored a goal right after taking a corner kick.

Example

The team missed the chance to score from the corner.

Example

What happens if the ball goes out of bounds at the corner?

Context: "navigation"

(verb) to turn at a corner while moving. It's like when you're walking and you turn to go down a different path.

Example

He carefully cornered the bike to avoid hitting the curb.

Example

She was afraid to corner the skateboard sharply and fall.

Example

Did you corner the car too quickly at that intersection?

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