Square

/skwɛə/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (geometry) A polygon with four straight 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.
5. (mathematics) The product of a number or quantity multiplied by itself; the second power of a number, value, term or expression.
6. (computing) A pattern to be matched that consists of a subpattern repeated, such as "papa" or "wikiwiki".
7. (military formation) A body of troops drawn up in a square formation.
8. (1950s slang, dated) A socially conventional or conservative person; a person who has little or no interest in the latest fads or trends.

Example Sentences

I took refuge in the square form and exhibited a picture which consisted of nothing more than a black square on a white field.

There are so many uses for the square, in fact, that a new model will usually come complete with a booklet enumerating its applications.

The statue of Alexander the Seventh stands in the large square of the town.

You're not in Wisconsin, Dave. The big story isn't about a cow wandering into the town square.

64 is the square of 8.

Squares cannot be easily matched by regular expressions.

1818, quoted in Christopher Kelly, History of the French Revolution and of the Wars produced by that Memorable Event The French cavalry, in proof armour, repeatedly charged our squares, their cannon opening chasms; but the British infantry, though greatly diminished, were inflexible and impenetrable to the last.

he alone Dealt on lieutenantry, and no practice had In the brave squares of war

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• squares
• squarer
• squarest
• more square
• most square
• squaring
• squared

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