coin — meaning in English
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English meaning
- angle noun The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
- corner noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
- nook noun A small, cozy corner or recess in a room or space.
- shim noun A thin piece of material used to fill a gap, level a surface, or provide support.
- wedge noun A piece of material, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used to split, tighten, or lever things apart.
Senses
coin is used for these senses in English:
- angle A corner where two walls intersect.
- corner A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook.
- nook A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.
- wedge One of the simple machines; a piece of material, such as metal or wood, thick at one edge and tapered to a thin edge at the other for insertion in a narrow crevice, used for splitting, tightening, securing, or levering.
angle — full definition
- noun The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
- noun A particular way of looking at or approaching a situation, especially in a story or argument.
- verb To present something from a particular point of view, often to favor one side.
- verb To fish with a hook and line.
corner — full definition
- noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
- noun The place where two streets meet.
- noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
- verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
- verb To gain enough control over a market to influence prices.