Square

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NOUN

(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles

the product of two equal terms

an open area at the meeting of two or more streets

something approximating the shape of a square

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views

any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles

a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles

VERB

make square

raise to the second power

cause to match, as of ideas or acts

position so as to be square

be compatible with

pay someone and settle a debt

turn the paddle

turn the oar, while rowing

ADJ

having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle

characterized by honesty and fairness

providing abundant nourishment

leaving no balance

without evasion or compromise

rigidly conventional or old-fashioned

ADV

in a straight direct way

in a square shape

firmly and solidly

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