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How to pronounce square
Say it like this: /skwɛə(ɹ)/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does square mean?
nounA polygon with four straight sides of equal length and four right angles; an equilateral rectangle; a regular quadrilateral.
“I took refuge in the square form and exhibited a picture which consisted of nothing more than a black square on a white field.”
A cell in a grid.
“You may not move a piece to a square already occupied by one of your own pieces.”
A square piece, part, or surface.
“a square of glass”
adjShaped like a square (the polygon).
Forming a right angle (90°).
“a square corner”
Forming right angles in all planes as intended; not racked or leaning.
“The foundation has to be level and the framing has to be square.”
advDirectly.
“Staash tipped up the rim of his hat and looked me square in the eyes as the cigarette dangled from his lips.”
verbTo adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle to something else; in particular
“The casting was mounted on a milling machine so that its sides could be squared.”
To place at a right angle to the mast or keel.
“to square the yards”
To rotate the oars so that they are perpendicular to the water.
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