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Squares

A polygon with four sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.

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📖 Definitions of "Squares"

noun

1
A polygon with four sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.
2
Something characterized by a square, or nearly square, form.
3
An L- or T-shaped tool used to place objects or draw lines at right angles.
4
An open space or park, often in the center of a town, not necessarily square in shape, often containing trees, seating and other features pleasing to the eye.

verb

1
To adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle to something else; in particular:
"The casting was mounted on a milling machine so that its sides could be squared."
2
To resolve or reconcile; to suit or fit.
"John can square this question up for us."
3
To adjust or adapt so as to bring into harmony with something.
"I cannot square the results of the experiment with my hypothesis."
4
Of a value, term or expression, to multiply by itself; to raise to the second power.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Squares"

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Word	Definition
quadratenoun	(geometry) A plane surface with four equal sides and four right angles; a square; hence, figuratively, anything having the outline of a square.
right-angled	(not comparable, geometry) Having a right angle.
squarely	(figurative) In a direct, straightforward and honest manner.
foursquarenoun	(countable, architecture, US) A boxy style of domestic architecture with four rooms to a floor, one of which is usually a stair hall.
squarish	Approximately square.
conventionalnoun	(finance) A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.
paid	That is not free of charge; that costs money.
honorablenoun	A politician or other person who bears the title of "honorable".
honestverb	(of a person or institution) Scrupulous with regard to telling the truth; not given to swindling, lying, or fraud; upright.
straightnoun	Something that is not crooked or bent such as a part of a road or track.
straightforward	Easy, simple, uncomplicated, without difficulty.
directverb	Proceeding without deviation or interruption.
square upverb	to get ready for a fight
feathernoun	A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.
public squarenoun	Synonym of town square.
second powernoun	the product of two equal terms
square toesnoun	a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views
arenasnoun	A surname from Spanish.
blocksnoun	A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
boxesnoun	Senses relating to a three-dimensional object or space.