Square

Pronunciation: /ˈskwɛr/

Square (noun)

  1. A flat shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles.
  2. An open public area in a town, often with buildings around it and space for people to gather.
  3. A small square area on paper or a screen, used for writing, drawing, or games.

Examples

  • A square has equal sides and four right angles.
  • This square fits perfectly inside the frame.

Square (adjective)

  1. Having corners that form right angles; not round or curved.
  2. Having a firm, straight shape with clear edges, especially about a face or jaw.

Examples

  • Use a square corner for the shelf design.
  • The box has square corners and straight edges.

Square (verb)

  1. To make something fit exactly, so it is aligned and forms right angles.
  2. To multiply a number by itself to get its power of two.

Examples

  • They square the table legs before building the frame.
  • Square the surface so the tiles line up.