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Word: Square
Speech Type: Verb
skwɛː
make square or rectangular; give a square or rectangular cross section to
Short Definition:make square or rectangular
Examples:- you can square off the other edge
- they felled and squared the timber themselves
multiply (a number) by itself
Short Definition:multiply number by itself
Examples:- 5 squared equals 25
balance (an account)
Short Definition:balance
Examples:- institutions are anxious to square their books before the election
bring (one's shoulders) into a position in which they appear square and broad, typically to prepare oneself for a difficult task or event
Short Definition:bring one's shoulders into position in which they appear square and broad
Examples:- chin up, shoulders squared, she stepped into the room
secure the help or acquiescence of (someone), especially by offering an inducement
Short Definition:secure help of someone
Examples:- faced with such declarations, politicians were resolved to squash or square the press
pass (a ball) across the field, especially towards the centre.
Short Definition:pass ball across field
set (a yard or other part of a ship) at right angles to the keel or other point of reference.
Short Definition:set yard part of ship at right angles to keel
(of a planet) have a square aspect with (another planet or position)
Short Definition:(of planet) have square aspect with
Examples:- Saturn squares the Sun on the 17th
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