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| square [ skwer ] |
noun (plural squares) |
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1. equilateral rectangle: a geometric figure with four right angles and four equal sides
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2. rectangular object: an object in the shape of a square, or a rectangle that is nearly a square
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3. on game board: one of the four-sided areas marked out on the board used to play chess, checkers, or other games
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4. open space in city: an open, usually four-sided area in a city or town where two or more streets meet, often containing trees, grass, and benches for recreational use
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5. city block: a block of buildings surrounded by four streets
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6. result of multiplication: the product resulting from multiplying a number or term by itself
  The square of 7 is 49.
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7. drawing instrument: an "L"- or "T"-shaped instrument made of plastic, wood, or metal, used for drawing or measuring right angles
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8. dull unfashionable person: an unfashionable person who is out of touch with current popular culture
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dated slang
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9.
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informal
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Same as square meal
getting his three squares a day
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adjective |
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1. shaped like square: having the shape of a square, with four more or less equal sides and angles
a square table
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2. forming right angle: intersecting at, having, or making a right angle
square corners
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3. cubic: in the shape of a cube
a square block of stone
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4. vaguely square in shape: roughly square or angular in shape, and looking firm and solid
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5. of measurement of surface area: used to describe a measurement of area in which the specified unit refers to the length of each side of a square whose surface area constitutes the measurement
100 square feet
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6. with sides of specified length: used to describe a square area with sides of a particular length
a room approximately ten feet square
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7. straight or level: adjusted or made to be perfectly straight, even, level, or lined up with something else
Make sure the picture is square on the wall.
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8. completely fair: completely fair, honest, and direct
a square deal
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9. not owing money: with all outstanding debts paid up
She paid me back this morning - we're square now.
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10. boring and old-fashioned: boring, unfashionable, and out of touch with current popular culture
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dated slang
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verb (past and past participle squared, present participle squar·ing, 3rd person present singular squares) |
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1. transitive verb make something square: to make something into a square or rectangular shape
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2. transitive verb multiply number by itself: to multiply a number or term by itself
Seven squared equals 49.
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3. transitive verb divide something into squares: to divide a surface, sheet of paper, or other object into squares
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4. transitive verb set something straight: to move an object, item of clothing, or part of the body so that it is straight or level
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5. transitive verb put something at right angles: to adjust something so that it is at right angles to something else, or test something for this alignment
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6. intransitive verb be at right angles: to be at right angles to something else
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7. transitive verb bring scores level: to level the scores, especially in a ball game
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8. transitive verb settle things fairly: to arrive at a fair and equal agreement with somebody about something, especially about paying off money owed
He squared his accounts and left town.
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9. transitive and intransitive verb concur or make something agree: to agree with another person, fact, event, or idea, or make two facts, events, or ideas concur
does not square with what we know
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10. square your·self vr U.S. improve impression: to try to improve a relationship or the impression that somebody has of you
Have you squared yourself with the boss?
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11. transitive verb get somebody to approve something: to obtain somebody's agreement or consent to something, sometimes by offering an inducement
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informal
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I've squared it with the landlord, it'll be OK to repaint the room.
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12. transitive verb bribe somebody: to bribe another person
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slang
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You'll get a good table, I've squared the maitre d'.
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adverb |
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1. at right angles: so as to be even, straight, level, or at right angles to something
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2. directly: in a direct or forceful way
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informal
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She drove square into the wall.
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3. honestly: in an honest and straightforward way
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informal
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| [13th century. < Old French esquare< Latin quadrum< Latin quat- "four"] |
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| square·ness noun |
| squar·er noun |
| squar·ish adjective |
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on the square
1. at right angles to something, or constructed with right angles
2. in an honest and direct manner, or direct and honest
3. done on equal terms, or being on equal terms with somebody
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out of square
1. not at right angles to something
2. not in agreement with each other
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