catacorner

/ˈkætəˌkɔrnər/
adverb
  1. In a diagonal or slanted position; placed or situated diagonally across from something.
    • She set the table catacorner so that everyone could see the window.
    • The two houses stood catacorner from each other at the intersection.
    • The sofa was placed catacorner in the living room to make the space feel larger.
adjective
  1. Diagonal or slanted; placed or situated diagonally across from something.
    • The catacorner position of the desk allowed her to see both the door and the window.
    • They chose a catacorner layout for the garden beds to add visual interest.
    • A catacorner fence divided the two properties unevenly.
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