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The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.

Example: The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder.

An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.

Example: Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind.  I took a trip out to his corner of town.

A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.

Example: On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book.

An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.

To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.

Example: The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand.

To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.

Example: The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court.

To put (someone) in an awkward situation.

To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.

Example: It's extremely hard to corner the petroleum market because there are so many players.