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square [ˈskweɚ]

1 square noun
  • a four-sided shape that is made up of four straight sides that are the same length and that has four right angles —often + of
  • any of the squares on a board for playing games (such as chess and checkers)
  • the number that results from multiplying a number by itself

2 square adjective
  • shaped like a square : having four straight sides that are the same length and four right angles at each corner
  • forming a right angle
  • —used to describe a measurement that is produced by multiplying something's length and width

3 square verb
  • to make (something) square : to give (something) straight edges, flat surfaces, or sharp, even corners —often + off
  • to multiply (a number) by itself —usually used as (be) squared
  • to pay money that is owed for (something) —often + up

4 square adverb
  • in a direct way