隅 — 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.
• marginal adj Located at or near an edge or border.
• nook noun A small, cozy corner or recess in a room or space.

Senses

隅 is used for these senses in English:

• angle A corner where two walls intersect.
• corner The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.
• marginal (uncomparable) Of, relating to, or located at or near a margin or edge; also figurative usages of location and margin (edge).
• marginal (politics, chiefly, UK, Australia, NZ, of a constituency) Subject to a change in sitting member with only a small change in voting behaviour, this usually being inferred from the small winning margin of the previous election.
• nook A small corner formed by two walls; an alcove.

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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