A plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles. The children drew a square on the ground with chalk.
An open, typically four-sided, area surrounded by buildings in a town, village, or city. The town square was bustling with people during the festival.
A tool used for marking or measuring right angles, consisting of two straight edges set at right angles to each other. The carpenter used a square to ensure the corners were perfectly aligned.
A person who is conventional or old-fashioned. He was considered a square by his friends because he didn't like to party.
The product of a number multiplied by itself. The square of 5 is 25.
A formation of soldiers arranged so that each side of the body faces outward, used especially for defence against cavalry. The infantry formed a square to repel the approaching horsemen.
To make something have the shape or form of a square. He squared the edges of the wood to fit the frame.
To multiply a number by itself. To find the area of the square, you need to square the length of one side.
To bring into agreement or harmony. She tried to square her schedule with her partner's to find a suitable time for the meeting.
To settle or resolve a disagreement or debt. He squared his debt with the bank by making the final payment.
To position oneself or something so that it is aligned or facing directly. The boxer squared himself to face his opponent.