Definition of square

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Squaring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Squar.

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Virgularian :: Virgularian (n.) Any one of numerous species of long, slender Alcyonaria belonging to Virgularia and allied genera of the family Virgularidae. These corals are allied to the sea-pens, but have a long rodlike rhachis inclosing a slender, round or square, calcareous axis. The polyps are arranged in transverse rows or clusters along each side of the rhachis..
Cramponee :: Cramponee (a.) Having a cramp or square piece at the end; -- said of a cross so furnished.
Punt :: Punt (n.) A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.
Square :: Square (n.) To form with right angles and straight lines, or flat surfaces; as, to square mason's work..
Fid :: Fid (n.) A square bar of wood or iron, used to support the topmast, being passed through a hole or mortise at its heel, and resting on the trestle trees..
Squinsy :: Squinch (n.) A small arch thrown across the corner of a square room to support a superimposed mass, as where an octagonal spire or drum rests upon a square tower; -- called also sconce, and sconcheon..
Sesquiplicate :: Sesquiplicate (a.) Subduplicate of the triplicate; -- a term applied to ratios; thus, a and a' are in the sesquiplicate ratio of b and b', when a is to a' as the square root of the cube of b is to the square root of the cube of b', or a:a'::Ăb3:Ăb'3..
Ashler :: Ashler (n.) In the United States especially, a thin facing of squared and dressed stone upon a wall of rubble or brick..
Pole :: Pole (n.) A measuring stick; also, a measure of length equal to 5/ yards, or a square measure equal to 30/ square yards; a rod; a perch..
Flatboat :: Flatboat (n.) A boat with a flat bottom and square ends; -- used for the transportation of bulky freight, especially in shallow waters..
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..
M :: M (n.) A quadrat, the face or top of which is a perfect square; also, the size of such a square in any given size of type, used as the unit of measurement for that type: 500 m's of pica would be a piece of matter whose length and breadth in pica m's multiplied together produce that number..
Medallion :: Medallion (n.) A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing a figure or figures represented in relief..
Altar :: Altar (n.) A raised structure (as a square or oblong erection of stone or wood) on which sacrifices are offered or incense burned to a deity.
Checker :: Checker (n.) To mark with small squares like a checkerboard, as by crossing stripes of different colors..
Square-toes :: Square-toed (n.) Having the toe square.
Drop :: Drop (n.) The depth of a square sail; -- generally applied to the courses only.
Timber :: Timber (n.) A single piece or squared stick of wood intended for building, or already framed; collectively, the larger pieces or sticks of wood, forming the framework of a house, ship, or other structure, in distinction from the covering or boarding..
Centare :: Centare (n.) A measure of area, the hundredth part of an are; one square meter, or about 1/ square yards..
Yard :: Yard (v. i.) A long piece of timber, nearly cylindrical, tapering toward the ends, and designed to support and extend a square sail. A yard is usually hung by the center to the mast. See Illust. of Ship..
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