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   square

   /skwɛː/

   noun

   • 1. a plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles: "a grid of ruled squares"
   • ▪ a thing that is square or approximately square in shape: "she tore a bit of cloth into a four-inch square"
   • ▪ a thing having the shape or approximate shape of a cube: "a small square of chocolate"
   • ▪ a small square area on the board used in a game: "move the white king's pawn forward two squares"
   • ▪ a body of infantry drawn up in rectangular form. historical
   • ▪ a unit of 100 square ft used as a measure of flooring, roofing, etc.
   • ▪ a square scarf.
   • ▪ a mortar board. British
   • ▪ the portion of the cover of a bound book which projects beyond the pages.
   • 2. an open, typically four-sided, area surrounded by buildings in a village, town, or city: "a market square" Similar marketplaceclosequadranglequadcourtyardarcademallgalleriaprecinctforumplazapiazza
   • ▪ an open area at the meeting of streets.
   • ▪ a closer-cut area at the centre of a ground, any strip of which may be prepared as a wicket.
   • ▪ an area within a military barracks or camp used for drill.
   • ▪ a block of buildings bounded by four streets. US
   • 3. the product of a number multiplied by itself: "a circle's area is proportional to the square of its radius"
   • 4. an L-shaped or T-shaped instrument used for obtaining or testing right angles: "a carpenter's square"
   • ▪ an aspect of 90° (one quarter of a circle): "Venus in square to Jupiter"
   • 5. a person considered to be old-fashioned or boringly conventional in attitude or behaviour: informal "Reg is such a square" Similar (old) fogeyconservativetraditionalistconventionalistdiehardconformistbourgeoismuseum piecefossildinosaurtroglodyteinformal:stick-in-the-mudfuddy-duddyback numberstuffed shirtsobersides
   • ▪ a cigarette containing tobacco rather than cannabis. North American
   • 6. a square meal: informal North American "three squares a day"

   adjective

   • 1. having the shape or approximate shape of a square: "a square table" Similar quadrilateralrectangularoblongright-angledat right anglesperpendicularstraightstraight onlevelparallelhorizontaluprightverticaltrueplanecubic
   • ▪ having the shape or approximate shape of a cube: "a square block of flats"
   • ▪ having or in the form of two right angles: "a suitable length of wood with square ends"
   • ▪ having an outline resembling two corners of a square: "his square jaw"
   • ▪ broad and solid in shape: "he was short and square"
   • 2. denoting a unit of measurement equal to the area of a square whose side is of the unit specified: "30,000 square feet of new gallery space"
   • ▪ denoting the length of each side of a square shape or object: "the office was fifteen feet square"
   • 3. at right angles; perpendicular: "these lines must be square to the top and bottom marked edges"
   • ▪ in a direction transversely across the field or pitch: "Keen's square pass was rammed home first time by Bishop"
   • ▪ having or denoting an aspect of 90°: "Jupiter is square to the Sun"
   • 4. level or parallel: "place two pieces of wood one on top of the other, ensuring that they are exactly square"
   • ▪ properly arranged; in good order: "we should get everything square before we leave"
   • ▪ compatible or in agreement: "he wanted to make sure we were square with the court's decision and not subject to a lawsuit"
   • ▪ fair and honest: "she'd been as square with him as anybody could be" Similar fairhonestjustequitablestraighttrueuprightabove boardethicaldecentproperright and properhonourablegenuineinformal:on the levelOpposite underhand
   • 5. (of two people) owing nothing to each other: "an acknowledgement that we are square"
   • ▪ with both players or sides having equal scores in a game: "the goal brought the match all square once again" Similar levelevendrawnequalall squaretiedbalancedon a levelin a position of equalityclose togetherneck and necklevel peggingnip and tuckside by sideon a parevenly matchedwith nothing to choose between theminformal:even-steven(s)Opposite uneven
   • 6. old-fashioned or boringly conventional: informal "Elvis was anything but square" Similar old-fashionedbehind the timesout of dateconservativetraditionalistconventionaldiehardconformistbourgeoisstrait-lacedfogeyishstuffyunadventurousboringinformal:stick-in-the-mudfuddy-duddyOpposite trendy
   • 7. (of rhythm) simple and straightforward.

   adverb

   • 1. directly; straight: "the ball hit me square in the forehead"
   • ▪ fairly; honestly: informal "I'd acted square with him"
   • 2. in a direction transversely across the field or pitch: "the ball bounced almost square to the left"

   verb

   • 1. make square or rectangular; give a square or rectangular cross section to: "you can square off the other edge"
   • ▪ mark out in squares: "that this watercolour was a first draft is made clear by the fact that the sheet of paper has been squared"
   • 2. multiply (a number) by itself: "5 squared equals 25"
   • 3. balance (an account): "institutions are anxious to square their books before the election"
   • ▪ make the score of (a match or game) even: "his goal squared the match 1–1" Similar make equalevenlevel
   • 4. bring (one's shoulders) into a position in which they appear square and broad, typically to prepare oneself for a difficult task or event: "chin up, shoulders squared, she stepped into the room"
   • ▪ adopt a posture of defence.
   • 5. secure the help or acquiescence of (someone), especially by offering an inducement: informal "faced with such declarations, politicians were resolved to squash or square the press" Similar bribebuy offbuycorruptsuborngive an inducement toinformal:grease someone's palmgive a backhander togive a sweetener to
   • 6. pass (a ball) across the field, especially towards the centre.
   • 7. set (a yard or other part of a ship) at right angles to the keel or other point of reference.
   • 8. (of a planet) have a square aspect with (another planet or position): "Saturn squares the Sun on the 17th"

   Word Origin Middle English: shortening of Old French esquare (noun), esquarre (past participle, used as an adjective), esquarrer (verb), based on Latin quadra ‘square’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. squareness noun
   • 2. squarer noun
   • 3. squarish adjective

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSQUARE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SQUARE definition: 1. a flat shape with four sides of equal length and four angles of 90°: 2. any square-shaped…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › squareSquare Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SQUARE is an instrument having at least one right angle and two straight edges used especially to lay out or test right angles. How to use square in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › squareSQUARE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Square definition: a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.. See examples of SQUARE used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSQUARE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   The square of a number is the number produced when you multiply that number by itself. For example, the square of 3 is 9.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SquareSquare - Wikipedia

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   In Euclidean geometry, a square is a regular quadrilateral, which means that it has four sides of equal length and four equal angles (90-degree angles, π/2 radian angles, or right angles). It can also be defined as a rectangle with two equal-length adjacent sides.

7. www.splashlearn.com › math-vocabulary › geometryWhat is Square? Definition, Properties, Shapes, Examples, Facts

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   A square is a regular polygon having four equal sides and equal angles that measure 90° each. Learn the definition, properties, formulas, solved examples & more! Splashlearn Header

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › squareSquare - definition of square by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A polygon having four equal sides and four equal angles. 2. Something having an equal-sided rectangular form: a square of cloth. 3. A T-shaped or L-shaped instrument for drawing or testing right angles. 4. Mathematics The product obtained when a number or quantity is multiplied by itself: 49 is the square of 7. 5.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSQUARE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   a shape with four equal sides and four 90° angles. Examples. He cut the pie into squares. The firm's logo is a blue square. The page was covered with different-coloured squares. Use a small square of fabric to mend to tear. The teacher drew a square on the blackboard. square noun [C] (PLACE) A2.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › squareSquare Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    SQUARE meaning: 1 : a four-sided shape that is made up of four straight sides that are the same length and that has four right angles often + of; 2 : any of the squares on a board for playing games (such as chess and checkers)

11. www.mathsisfun.com › definitions › squareSquare Definition (Illustrated Mathematics Dictionary) - Math is...

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    Illustrated definition of Square: A flat shape with 4 straight sides where: all sides have equal length, and every interior angle...