SQUARE — Definition of SQUARE
noun
1
A polygon with four sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.
2
Something characterized by a square, or nearly square, form.
3
An L- or T-shaped tool used to place objects or draw lines at right angles.
4
An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.
verb
1
To adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle to something else; in particular:
The casting was mounted on a milling machine so that its sides could be squared.
2
To resolve or reconcile; to suit or fit.
John can square this question up for us.
3
To adjust or adapt so as to bring into harmony with something.
I cannot square the results of the experiment with my hypothesis.
4
Of a value, term or expression, to multiply by itself; to raise to the second power.
adjective
1
Shaped like a square (the polygon).
2
Forming a right angle, especially at right angles with the mast or the keel, and parallel to the horizon; said of the yards of a square-rigged vessel when they are so braced.
a square corner
3
Of numbers formed by multiplying two equal numbers.
9 is a square number.
4
Used in the names of units of area formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself.
square metre
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/square
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