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square

/skwɛr/

[/skwɛr/]

having four equal sides

Beginneradjective

Definition

Square means having the shape of a square, with four equal straight sides.

Example

We sat at a small square table.

We sat at a small square table.

Etymology

From Old French 'esquare', from Latin 'exquadrare' meaning to make square.

How & Where It’s Used

Common adjective for four-sided shapes.

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