square
//skwɛr//
Noun
a flat shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Draw a square with four equal sides.
an open area in a town or city, typically with buildings on all sides
The town square was filled with people enjoying the sunny day.
the result of multiplying a number by itself
The square of 5 is 25.
a person who is considered boring or old-fashioned
Don't be such a square—come to the party with us!
Adjective
having the shape of a square with four equal sides and right angles
The table has a square top.
forming a right angle; perpendicular
Make sure the shelf is square with the wall.
fair, honest, or straightforward
I want a square deal from you.
old-fashioned or conventional in attitude or behavior
My parents are so square—they don't understand modern music at all.
Verb
to multiply a number by itself
If you square 5, you get 25.
to make something square or rectangular in shape
He squared the edges of the wood with a saw.
to settle or balance an account or debt
I need to square my account with the bank before the end of the month.
to bring into agreement or make consistent
His actions don't square with his words.
Adverb
directly, straight, or at right angles
The picture isn't hanging square on the wall.