Zoeken
Square
01
vierkant
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.
02
plein, lokaal
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.
03
plein, vierkant
an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings
04
vierkant, tweede exponent
the second exponent of any given number produced when multiplied by itself
05
hoekmeter
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles
06
vierkant, rechthoek
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles
07
conservatief, ouderwets
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
08
een saaie persoon, een conservatieve persoon
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
09
vierkant, plein
something approximating the shape of a square
square
01
vierkant, rechthoekig
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.
02
eerlijk, rechtvaardig
characterized by honesty and fairness
03
conventioneel, ouderwets
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
04
recht door zee, eerlijk
without evasion or compromise
05
gelijk, even
leaving no balance
06
voedzame maaltijd, rijke maaltijd
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.
07
overeenkomstig, passend
matching, agreeing, or compatible with something
08
gelijk, gelijke punten
(of participants or teams in a game or competition) having even scores
to square
01
verfourgen, rechtmaken
to shape something into a square or rectangular form
Transitive: to square sth
02
kwadrateren, verheffen tot macht 2
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.
03
rechtzetten, stellen
to straighten and position your shoulders confidently, often as a sign of readiness or determination
Transitive: to square one's shoulders
04
afstemmen, uitlijnen
to align or modify something so that it follows a specific rule or standard
Transitive: to square an idea or plan with an standard
05
de riemen haaks positioneren, de riemen recht omhoog houden
to position the oars so that they are at a right angle to the water
Transitive: to square oars
06
verevenen, aflossen
to make an account even or resolve a debt
Transitive: to square an account or debt
07
overeenstemmen, kloppen
to match or agree exactly with something in terms of details or expectations
Intransitive: to square with sth
square
01
rechtstreeks, openhartig
in a straight direct way
02
stevig, solide
firmly and solidly
03
vierkant, in vierkante vorm
having the shape of a square
Voorbeeld
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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