three-cor|nered

three-cor|nered
three-cor|nered «THREE KR nuhrd», adjective.
1. having three corners; tricornered: »

a three-cornered hat.

2. of, having to do with, or involving three persons or parties: »

a three-cornered general election.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • tri|cor|nered — «TRY KR nuhrd», adjective. = three cornered. (Cf. ↑three cornered) …   Useful english dictionary

  • Three-cornered — Three cor nered, a. 1. Having three corners, or angles; as, a three cornered hat. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) Having three prominent longitudinal angles; as, a three cornered stem. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • three-cornered — three cor|nered [ ,θri kɔrnərd ] adjective 1. ) with three corners: a three cornered hat 2. ) involving three people or groups: a three cornered discussion …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • tricornered — tri•cor•nered [[t]ˈtraɪˌkɔr nərd[/t]] adj. three cornered; tricorn • Etymology: 1810–20 …   From formal English to slang

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