Corner
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal. The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point. The projection into space of an angle in a solid object. An intersection of two streets; any of the four outer points off the street at that intersection. An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies. A secret or secluded place; a remote or out of the way place; a nook. A monopoly or controlling interest in a salable commodity, allowing the controlling party to dictate terms of sale. One of the four vertices of the strike zone. first base or third base. A corner kick. A point at which a function has two distinct derivatives.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To drive (someone) into a corner or other confined space. To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment. To get command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to put one's own price on it. To turn a corner or drive around a curve. To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.
Example sentence: 'Everything happens for a reason' is something that we have to tell ourselves all the time, because it's good to have the idea that something good is around the corner.
Quoin
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.