[{"word":"corners","phonetic":"/ˈkɔːnəz/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˈkɔːnəz/","audio":""},{"text":"/ˈkɔɹnɚz/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The corners of the wire mesh were reinforced with little blobs of solder."},{"definition":"An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Shining a light in the dark corners of the mind.  I took a trip out to his corner of town."},{"definition":"A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"On weekends, Emily liked to find a quiet corner and curl up with a good book."},{"definition":"An embarrassing situation; a difficulty.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"In the 1970s, private investors tried to get a corner on the silver market, but were ultimately unsuccessful."},{"definition":"(heading) Relating to the playing field.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A place where people meet for a particular purpose.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"Welcome to our English corner."},{"definition":"A point scored in a rubber at whist.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":["angle","bend","cranny","hern","hideaway","hirn","nook","recess"],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand."},{"definition":"To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"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."},{"definition":"To put (someone) in an awkward situation.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To get sufficient command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to manipulate its price.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"It's extremely hard to corner the petroleum market because there are so many players."},{"definition":"To turn a corner or drive around a curve.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"As the stock car driver cornered the last turn, he lost control and spun out."},{"definition":"To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"That BMW corners well, but the suspension is too stiff."},{"definition":"To supply with corners.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/corner","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/corners"]}]