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

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishHow well a vehicle handles turns, or the act of trapping someone or dominating a market.

Common pairings

sharp cornering cornering ability

Word forms

cornerings plural

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Rhymes for cornering

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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.