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pietra d'angolo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • corner noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.
  • cornerstone noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.

Senses

pietra d'angolo is used for these senses in English:

  • corner The projection into space of an angle in a solid object.
  • cornerstone A stone forming the base at the corner of a building.

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.

cornerstone — full definition

  1. noun A stone set at the base corner of a building, sometimes laid ceremonially with an inscription.
  2. noun The fundamental basis or most important part of something.
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