three-cornered
Americanadjective
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having three corners.
a three-cornered hat.
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pertaining to or involving three persons, parties, or things.
The candidates were deadlocked in a three-cornered tie.
Etymology
Origin of three-cornered
First recorded in 1350–1400, three-cornered is from Middle English thre cornerid. See three, cornered
Example Sentences
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It all begins with the Summer Triangle, external, a bright three-cornered pattern of stars, called Vega, Deneb, and Altair.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
The higher-downforce, lower-horsepower competition package introduced this year will yield significant differences in the way drivers turn a lap at the 2.5-mile, three-cornered track.
From Reuters ● May 31, 2019
The long hair in its queue and the newly rounded face suit him, as does the flattering three-cornered hat.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 31, 2016
There were contingents representing Revolutionary War soldiers, wearing slim-fitting pants and three-cornered hats, and a group of young boys dressed in the garb of World War I soldiers.
From Washington Post ● May 25, 2015
It was round and bald and had a black patch over one eye, a scruffy beard and a three-cornered hat.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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