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Jackson6612 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

A corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed space

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1 : a corner whether constituting a projecting part or a partially enclosed space<they sheltered in an angle of the building>
[M-W's Col. Dic.]

I don't understand that "a partially enlosed space" part. Please help me with it. Thanks.
  

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g. a room; a corner of a box viewed from inside. "a projecting part"= a corner of a box viewed from outside.

  • g.
  • a room; a corner of a box viewed from inside.
  • "a projecting part"= a corner of a box viewed from outside.
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"a partially enclosed space" = the corner within e.g. a room; a corner of a box viewed from inside.

"a projecting part"= a corner of a box viewed from outside.
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Thanks, Mr Micawber.

Why "partially enclosed space", why not simply "enclosed space"? Please guide me.
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Look at the corner of your room. Is it completely enclosed?
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I think I understand it now. Thanks a lot.

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