corner vs maneuver

maneuver vs corner

corner and maneuver both are nouns.

corner and maneuver both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
corner	Yes	No	Yes	No
maneuver	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, maneuver is a hypernym of corner; that is, maneuver is a word with a broader meaning than corner:

corner: force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape
maneuver: direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

Other hypernyms of corner include channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer.

corner (noun)	maneuver (noun)
the intersection of two streets	a move made to gain a tactical end
(architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone	an action aimed at evading an opponent
an interior angle formed by two meeting walls	a military training exercise
the point where two lines meet or intersect	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect	a plan for attaining a particular goal
a place off to the side of an area
a remote area
a projecting part where two sides or edges meet
a small concavity
a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade
a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

corner (verb)	maneuver (verb)
turn a corner	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
gain control over	act in order to achieve a certain goal

Difference between corner and maneuver

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