sq

adjective

1
Shaped like a square (the polygon).
2
Forming a right angle, especially at right angles with the mast or the keel, and parallel to the horizon; said of the yards of a square-rigged vessel when they are so braced.
“a square corner”
syn:normal orthogonal perpendicular
ant:crooked
3
Of numbers formed by multiplying two equal numbers.
“9 is a square number.”
4
Used in the names of units of area formed by multiplying a unit of length by itself.
“square metre”
5
Honest; straightforward.
“square dealing”
syn:above board on the level on the square on the up and up straight
6
Fair.
“I'm just looking for a square deal on my car repair.”
7
Even; tied
“The sides were square at the end of the half.”
8
Socially conventional; boring.
syn:bourgeois
9
In line with the batsman's popping crease.
10
Correctly aligned with respect to something else.
11
Hearty; vigorous.
“It may be prison, but at least I'm getting three square meals a day.”
12
Having a shape broad for the height, with angular rather than curving outlines.
“a man of a square frame”

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