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Square
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quadrato
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°
Example
The game board was divided into squares for playing chess.
The children played hopscotch, drawing squares with chalk on the pavement.
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piazza
an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet
Example
The town council proposed renovations to the square to improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and drivers alike.
During rush hour, the square became congested with cars and pedestrians trying to navigate through the busy intersection.
The traffic in the square came to a standstill as pedestrians crossed the street.
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piazza, quadro
an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings
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quadrato
the second exponent of any given number produced when multiplied by itself
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squadra
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
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quadrato, quadro
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
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conservatore, chiuso
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
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un noioso, un imbranato
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
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quadrato, piazza
something approximating the shape of a square
square
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quadrato
having four even sides and four right angles, forming a shape resembling a regular square
Example
The square window frame framed a picturesque view of the garden outside.
The square cake was divided into even portions, with each slice the same size.
The square envelope contained a handwritten letter, neatly folded and sealed.
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onesto, giusto
characterized by honesty and fairness
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convenzionale, superato
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
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diritto, schietto
without evasion or compromise
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pari, uguale
leaving no balance
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pasto sostanzioso, pasto abbondante
substantial, hearty, and satisfying food, typically well-balanced and fulfilling
Example
He preferred a square lunch that included a hearty sandwich and a side of fresh fruit.
The diner was known for its square breakfasts, providing generous portions of eggs, bacon, and pancakes.
The kitchen served a square dinner with all the traditional fixings, ensuring everyone left the table full.
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conformato
matching, agreeing, or compatible with something
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pari, in pari
(of participants or teams in a game or competition) having even scores
to square
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squadrato, appiattire
to shape something into a square or rectangular form
Transitive: to square sth
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elevare al quadrato, fare il quadrato
to multiply a value or number by itself
Transitive: to square a number
Example
Squaring a negative number yields a positive result.
The area of a square can be found by squaring the length of one of its sides.
If you square 3, you get 3 × 3, which equals 9.
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raddrizzare, allineare
to straighten and position your shoulders confidently, often as a sign of readiness or determination
Transitive: to square one's shoulders
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allineare, adattare
to align or modify something so that it follows a specific rule or standard
Transitive: to square an idea or plan with an standard
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posizionare i remi a 90 gradi, disporre i remi perpendicolarmente all'acqua
to position the oars so that they are at a right angle to the water
Transitive: to square oars
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saldare, pareggiare
to make an account even or resolve a debt
Transitive: to square an account or debt
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corrispondere, concordare
to match or agree exactly with something in terms of details or expectations
Intransitive: to square with sth
square
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direttamente, francamente
in a straight direct way
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fermo, solidamente
firmly and solidly
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quadratamente, in forma quadrata
having the shape of a square
Esempio
The game board was divided into squares for playing chess.
The children played hopscotch, drawing squares with chalk on the pavement.
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