(idiomatic) To create a predicament or problem for oneself; to do something that leaves one with no good alternatives or solutions.

Alternative spelling of corncob

plural of corn-cob

(idiomatic, euphemistic) To end a child's overdependence on or overattachment to their parents.

Pertaining to Pierre Corneille, or characteristic of his tragedies

(obsolete) A small fruit; a currant.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see outer, core. / (planetology) The hot liquid material found near the centre of some planets, distinct from the solid inner core.

(transitive, architecture) To furnish with a corbel of courses, each projecting beyond the one below it.

(Australia) The weed Emex australis. / A seed vessel of this plant, which has three symmetrically arranged thorns and a pointed head.

plural of three-cornered jack