Square

/skweə/

/skwɛr/

Definition & Meaning of "square"

Square

NOUN

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°

Example

Each tile on the bathroom floor was a small square shape.

The children played hopscotch, drawing squares with chalk on the pavement.

an open area in a city or town where two or more streets meet

Example

The market was held in the town square.

They met in the square to watch the street performers.

an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

Example

The town square was bustling with activity as vendors set up stalls for the weekly market.

People gathered in the central square to celebrate the New Year with music and fireworks.

the second exponent of any given number produced when multiplied by itself

a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles

any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles

a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

something approximating the shape of a square

a small cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking

Old use

Example

He stepped outside for a cigarette during the break.

He lit up a square and leaned against the wall.

square

ADJECTIVE

having four even sides and four right angles, forming a shape resembling a regular square

Example

The square table sat neatly in the center of the room, its corners forming right angles.

The square window frame framed a picturesque view of the garden outside.

characterized by honesty and fairness

rigidly conventional or old-fashioned

without evasion or compromise

leaving no balance

substantial, hearty, and satisfying food, typically well-balanced and fulfilling

Example

They enjoyed a square meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes, and vegetables after a long day at work.

The diner was known for its square breakfasts, providing generous portions of eggs, bacon, and pancakes.

matching, agreeing, or compatible with something

(of participants or teams in a game or competition) having even scores

used to express area by multiplying length by width

Example

Canada has 9.98 million square kilometers of land.

A chessboard is 64 square inches in total area.

to square

VERB

to shape something into a square or rectangular form

Transitive: to square sth

Example

He squared the edges of the wood to prepare it for the frame.

The mason squared the stones before laying them in the wall.

to multiply a value or number by itself

Transitive: to square a number

Example

Squaring 5 gives you 5 × 5, which equals 25.

If you square 3, you get 3 × 3, which equals 9.

to straighten and position your shoulders confidently, often as a sign of readiness or determination

Transitive: to square one's shoulders

Example

She squared her shoulders and stepped onto the stage.

He squared his shoulders before entering the interview room.

to align or modify something so that it follows a specific rule or standard

Transitive: to square an idea or plan with an standard

Example

She squared her actions with the company ’s ethical guidelines.

The architect squared the design with the safety codes before final approval.

to position the oars so that they are at a right angle to the water

Transitive: to square oars

Example

The rower squared the oars to stop the boat quickly.

As they approached the dock, he squared the oars to slow down.

to make an account even or resolve a debt

Transitive: to square an account or debt

Example

They squared their accounts before ending the partnership.

He squared his debt with the bank by making the final payment.

to match or agree exactly with something in terms of details or expectations

Intransitive: to square with sth

Example

His explanation squared with the facts presented in the report.

Her story squared perfectly with the timeline of events.

square

ADVERB

in a straight direct way

firmly and solidly

having the shape of a square

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