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/skwɛr/ · squa.re
noun
- A polygon with four sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral. The architect designed the building's facade to feature a prominent square shape.
- Something characterized by a square, or nearly square, form. The city's central square was filled with people celebrating the holiday.
- An L- or T-shaped tool used to place objects or draw lines at right angles. The carpenter used a square to ensure the shelves were properly aligned.
verb
- To adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle to something else. The engineer squared the component to the frame before welding it in place.
- To resolve or reconcile; to suit or fit. The team worked together to square their differences and complete the project.
- To adjust or adapt so as to bring into harmony with something. The researcher struggled to square the experimental results with her initial hypothesis.
adjective
- Shaped like a square (the polygon). The square corner of the room was perfect for placing a decorative plant.
- 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. The sailor adjusted the sail to ensure the yard was square with the horizon.
- Of numbers formed by multiplying two equal numbers. The mathematician explained that 16 is a square number, being the result of 4 multiplied by 4.
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Did you know? The word 'square' has been used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 'square deal' and 'square peg in a round hole', which have become an integral part of everyday language. The concept of a square shape has also been a fundamental element in architecture, art, and design throughout history.