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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