corner#1 (n)
box (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 26
def a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible
examples his lying got him into a tight corner
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Hypernym predicament, quandary, plight
Derivationally related form corner → corner
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Hyponym predicament, quandary, plight
Derivationally related form corner → corner

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