noun
cornering
Cornering (noun) means the act or skill of a vehicle turning around a bend or curve. Example: “The car's cornering felt sharp and responsive on the mountain road.”
noun
1
The act or skill of a vehicle turning around a bend or curve.
"The car's cornering felt sharp and responsive on the mountain road."
2
The act of trapping someone or gaining control over something, such as a market.
"The firm was accused of cornering the supply of a key ingredient."
How to use cornering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow well a vehicle handles turns, or the act of trapping someone or dominating a market.
Common pairings
sharp cornering
cornering ability
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Rhymes for cornering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cornering” mean?
The word “cornering” means the act or skill of a vehicle turning around a bend or curve. In plain terms, how well a vehicle handles turns, or the act of trapping someone or dominating a market.
How do you use “cornering” in a sentence?
Here is “cornering” used in a sentence: “The car's cornering felt sharp and responsive on the mountain road.”
What part of speech is “cornering”?
“Cornering” is a noun.
How many meanings does “cornering” have?
“Cornering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or skill of a vehicle turning around a bend or curve.
