Squared

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Square \Square\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Squared} (skw[^a]rd); p.
     pr. & vb. n. {Squaring}.] [Cf. OF. escarrer, esquarrer. See
     {Square}, n.]
     1. To form with four equal sides and four right angles.
        --Spenser.
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     2. To form with right angles and straight lines, or flat
        surfaces; as, to square masons' work.
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     3. To compare with, or reduce to, any given measure or
        standard. --Shak.
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     4. To adjust; to regulate; to mold; to shape; to fit; as, to
        square our actions by the opinions of others.
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              Square my trial
              To my proportioned strength.          --Milton.
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     5. To make even, so as to leave no remainder or difference;
        to balance; as, to square accounts.
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     6. (Math.) To multiply by itself; as, to square a number or a
        quantity.
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     7. (Astrol.) To hold a quartile position respecting.
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              The icy Goat and Crab that square the Scales.
                                                    --Creech.
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     8. (Naut.) To place at right angles with the keel; as, to
        square the yards.
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     {To square one's shoulders}, to raise the shoulders so as to
        give them a square appearance, -- a movement expressing
        contempt or dislike. --Sir W. Scott.
  
     {To square the circle} (Math.), to determine the exact
        contents of a circle in square measure. The solution of
        this famous problem is now generally admitted to be
        impossible.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  squared
       adj : having been made square