hot corner
The term "hot corner" has applications in both baseball and computing, each highlighting areas of high activity or rapid response.
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Definition
B2Baseball
(informal)The third base position, known for requiring quick reflexes due to frequent hard-hit balls.
Example
- Playing the hot corner demands agility and quick decision-making.
B2Computing
(technical)A screen corner that activates a function when the mouse pointer hovers over it.
Example
- You can set up a hot corner to show the desktop when you move your mouse to the bottom right.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hot corner":
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