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corner in Irish

corner in Irish is coirneál, cúinne, deireadh — corner means the point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.

corner in Irish

coirneál
noun
cúinne
noun
The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
deireadh
noun
An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
cearn
noun
A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.
monaplacht
noun
(business, finance) A sufficient interest in a salable security or commodity to allow the cornering party to influence prices.

What does "corner" mean?

  1. noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
    "She hit her hip on the corner of the table."
  2. noun The place where two streets meet.
    "Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main."
  3. noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
    "His own lies had backed him into a corner."
  4. verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
    "The cat cornered the mouse behind the fridge."
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corner in a sentence

  • She hit her hip on the corner of the table.
  • Meet me on the corner of Fifth and Main.
  • His own lies had backed him into a corner.
  • The cat cornered the mouse behind the fridge.

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What is "corner" in Irish?

"corner" in Irish is coirneál, cúinne, deireadh. corner means: The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.

How do you use "corner" in a sentence?

Example: "She hit her hip on the corner of the table." In Irish, "corner" is coirneál, cúinne, deireadh.

Are there other ways to say "corner" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 5 translations listed for "corner": coirneál, cúinne, deireadh, cearn, monaplacht.

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