Phrase guide

short corner

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A short pass from a corner (the set piece).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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noun

Meaning 2

A penalty corner

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: field hockey

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History

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: lyhyt kulmapotku — soccer: short corner kick
  • Spanish: gilicórner — soccer: short corner kick
  • Catalan: penal — field hockey: penalty corner
  • Finnish: lyhyt kulma — field hockey: penalty corner
  • German: kurze Ecke — field hockey: penalty corner
  • German: Strafecke — field hockey: penalty corner
  • Hindi: छोटा कोना (choṭā konā) — field hockey: penalty corner
  • Hindi: दंड कोना (daṇḍ konā) — field hockey: penalty corner