Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   • S

     1

   • Q

     10

   • U

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. study.com › academy › lessonWhat is a Square? | Definition, Properties & Examples

   study.com › academy › lesson

   • Cached

   Nov 21, 2023 · Learn how to define a square in mathematics. Discover the properties of the square shape. Learn what category the square shape falls into. Find real-world examples. Updated: 11/21/2023

3. mathmonks.com › squareSquare – Definition, Properties, Formulas - Math Monks

   mathmonks.com › square

   • Cached

   Jun 8, 2024 · What is a square in geometry with diagram - find out its definition and properties with calculation of diagonal, area and perimeter using formulas.

4. mathmonks.com › quadrilateralQuadrilateral – Definition, Properties, Types, Formulas, Examples

   mathmonks.com › quadrilateral

   • Cached

   Jun 8, 2024 · a) Regular Quadrilateral. It is a type of quadrilateral with four sides of equal length and four angles of equal measure. Square is the only regular quadrilateral. b) Irregular Quadrilateral.

5. brighterly.com › math › squareSquare – Definition, Properties, Examples, Facts - Brighterly

   brighterly.com › math › square

   • Cached

   Jan 13, 2024 · A square is a special type of quadrilateral, a two-dimensional shape with four sides and four angles. All four sides of a square are equal in length, and all four angles measure exactly 90 degrees. In other words, a square is a regular polygon with four equal sides and four equal angles.

6. www.geeksforgeeks.org › squareSquare in Maths – Area, Perimeter, Examples & Applications

   www.geeksforgeeks.org › square

   • Cached

   Jun 10, 2024 · A square is a geometric shape with four equal sides and four right angles. Each side of a square is parallel to the opposite side, and all angles are 90 degrees. In a square, the diagonals are equal in length and bisect each other at right angles. Squares are a type of quadrilateral, which is a polygon with four sides.

7. study.com › academy › lessonSquare in Math | Symbol, Formula & Examples - Lesson - Study.com

   study.com › academy › lesson

   • Cached

   Nov 21, 2023 · Learn all about how to square a number in math. Explore what a square is, the ways to write the square symbol, squares in geometry and view some examples. Updated: 11/21/2023.

8. science.howstuffworks.com › what-is-perfect-squareWhat Is a Perfect Square? - HowStuffWorks

   science.howstuffworks.com › what-is-perfect-square

   • Cached

   Nov 14, 2023 · A perfect square is a special type of number that you get by multiplying another number by itself. It's like the mathematical equivalent of a square shape — neat, balanced, and intriguing. To illustrate, when you multiply 5 by 5, you get 25, making 25 a perfect square because it's the result of 5 x 5.

9. thirdspacelearning.com › blog › what-is-a-square-numberWhat Is A Square Number: Explained For Primary School Parents &...

   thirdspacelearning.com › blog › what-is-a-square-number

   • Cached

   Aug 2, 2024 · A square number is the result when a number has been multiplied by itself. For example, 25 is a square number because it’s 5 lots of 5, or 5 x 5. This is also written as 52 (“five squared”). 100 is also a square number because it’s 102 (10 x 10, or “ten squared”).

10. www.geeksforgeeks.org › squares-and-square-rootsSquares and Square Roots | Properties, Table and Examples -...

    www.geeksforgeeks.org › squares-and-square-roots

    • Cached

    Jun 10, 2024 · The square of a Number is defined as the product of the number by itself, i.e. when a number is multiplied by itself then the number obtained is called the square of the original number. For example, the square of the first 10 natural numbers is, Square and Square Roots Table.

11. study.com › academy › lessonSquare Numbers Definition & Examples - Lesson | Study.com

    study.com › academy › lesson

    • Cached

    Nov 21, 2023 · In mathematics, a square number is one that is equal to an integer multiplied with itself. Integers are whole-valued numbers, either positive or negative, like 1, 3, 0, and...