n An edge or extremity; the part farthest from the center; hence, any quarter or part, or the direction in which it lies.
n (business|finance) A monopoly or controlling interest in a salable commodity, allowing the controlling party to dictate terms of sale.
v (transitive) To get command of (a stock, commodity, etc.), so as to be able to put one's own price on it.
v (context|automotive|intransitive) To handle while moving around a corner in a road or otherwise turning.