Winkel — meaning in English

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.
• recess noun A break from an activity or from regular proceedings, especially in a school, court, or legislature.

Senses

Winkel is used for these senses in English:

• corner The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
• nook and cranny (idiomatic, with "any" or "every") A place or part of a place, especially one that is small, remote, or tedious to access.
• recess (countable) A depressed, hollow, or indented space; also, a hole or opening.

angle — full definition

1. noun The space between two lines or surfaces that meet at a point, measured in degrees.
2. noun A particular way of looking at or approaching a situation, especially in a story or argument.
3. verb To present something from a particular point of view, often to favor one side.
4. verb To fish with a hook and line.

corner — full definition

1. noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
2. noun The place where two streets meet.
3. noun A difficult or awkward situation with limited options.
4. verb To force someone or something into a position with no escape.
5. verb To gain enough control over a market to influence prices.

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