quina — meaning in English

English meaning

• cinque noun A card, die, or domino with five spots or pips.
• corner noun The point where two lines, edges, or walls meet.

Senses

quina is used for these senses in English:

• corner The projection into space of an angle in a solid object.
• quincunx An arrangement of five units with four forming the corners of a square and the fifth at the centre of the square, a pattern corresponding to the five-spot on dice, playing cards, or dominoes.

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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