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Drop :: Drop (n.) The depth of a square sail; -- generally applied to the courses only.

Diamond :: Diamond (n.) The infield; the square space, 90 feet on a side, having the bases at its angles..

Rhomb :: Rhomb (n.) An equilateral parallelogram, or quadrilateral figure whose sides are equal and the opposite sides parallel. The angles may be unequal, two being obtuse and two acute, as in the cut, or the angles may be equal, in which case it is usually called a square..

Banker :: Banker (n.) The stone bench on which masons cut or square their work.

But :: But (v. t.) A joint where the ends of two objects come squarely together without scarfing or chamfering; -- also called butt joint.

Xebec :: Xebec (n.) A small three-masted vessel, with projecting bow stern and convex decks, used in the Mediterranean for transporting merchandise, etc. It carries large square sails, or both. Xebecs were formerly armed and used by corsairs..

Maintop :: Maintop (n.) The platform about the head of the mainmast in square-rigged vessels.

Underhew :: Underhew (v. t.) To hew less than is usual or proper; specifically, to hew, as a piece of timber which should be square, in such a manner that it appears to contain a greater number of cubic feet than it really does contain..

Resaw :: Resaw (v. t.) To saw again; specifically, to saw a balk, or a timber, which has already been squared, into dimension lumber, as joists, boards, etc..

Semicubical :: Semicubical (a.) Of or pertaining to the square root of the cube of a quantity.

Hatchment :: Hatchment (n.) A sort of panel, upon which the arms of a deceased person are temporarily displayed, -- usually on the walls of his dwelling. It is lozenge-shaped or square, but is hung cornerwise. It is used in England as a means of giving public notification of the death of the deceased, his or her rank, whether married, widower, widow, etc. Called also achievement..

Try-square :: Try-square (n.) An instrument used by carpenters, joiners, etc., for laying off right angles off right angles, and testing whether work is square..

Square :: Square (n.) The front of a woman's dress over the bosom, usually worked or embroidered..

Atrium :: Atrium (n.) A square hall lighted from above, into which rooms open at one or more levels..

Square :: Square (n.) A square piece or fragment.

Checkered :: Checkered (a.) Marked with alternate squares or checks of different color or material.

Cippus :: Cippus (n.) A small, low pillar, square or round, commonly having an inscription, used by the ancients for various purposes, as for indicating the distances of places, for a landmark, for sepulchral inscriptions, etc..

Squarely :: Square (v. i.) To take a boxing attitude; -- often with up, sometimes with off..

Tabular :: Tabular (a.) Set in squares.

Square :: Square (n.) To form with four sides and four right angles.

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