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square
/skwɛr/
Definition
1
A geometric shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles.
2
An open public area in a city or town, typically surrounded by buildings.
3
The product of a number multiplied by itself (e.g., 5 squared is 25).
4
Slang for a conventional, old-fashioned, or uncool person.
5
To settle or make even, as in a debt or score.
Examples
The mathematician tried to square the circle, but ended up just drawing a very confused oval.
In the town square, the pigeons held their daily parliament, debating crumbs like world leaders.
My uncle is such a square, he alphabetizes his spices and dreams in spreadsheets.
After the wild party, they decided to square up the bar tab before the bartender turned into a debt collector.