square

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"square" picture
1.

a plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles

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Draw a perfect square on the paper.
The table has a square top.
2.

an open, typically four-sided, area surrounded by buildings in a town or city

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We met at the main square in the city center.
The children were playing in the village square.
3.

the product of a number multiplied by itself

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The square of 5 is 25.
Calculate the square of 9.
1.

having four equal sides and four right angles

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The room has a square shape.
He cut the cake into square pieces.
2.

fair and honest

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He's a very square dealer.
We need to ensure a square deal for everyone.
1.

to multiply a number by itself

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If you square 4, you get 16.
The architect needs to square the dimensions before construction.
2.

to make something straight or level

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Can you help me square up this picture frame?
The carpenter used a tool to square the edges of the wood.
1.

directly; straight

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He looked me square in the eye.
The ball hit him square on the nose.