square

UK: skweə | US: skwer

Definition

  1. n. a shape with four equal sides and four right angles

  2. n. an open public area in a city or town

  3. adj. having the shape of a square

  4. vt. to make something square or rectangular

Structure
squ <corner>are <noun suffix>squ <corner>are <noun suffix>
Etymology

The word "square" traces back to Latin "quadra" (a square), via Old French "esquarre." It originally referred to a tool for measuring right angles, later expanding to describe the shape itself. The concept of fairness ("square deal") emerged from the idea of precise, equal measurement.

Examples

  1. Draw a perfect square on the paper.

  2. The town square was bustling with people.

  3. The table has square corners.

  4. She squared the fabric before cutting it.

  5. His answer was square and honest.