Defn: To place at right angles with the keel; as, to square the yards. 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.
SQUARE
Square, v. i.
1. To accord or agree exactly; to be consistent with; to conform or
agree; to suit; to fit.
No works shall find acceptamce . . . That square not truly with the
Scripture plan. Cowper.
2. To go to opposite sides; to take an attitude of offense or defense, or of defiance; to quarrel. [Obs.] Are you such fools To square for this Shak.
3. To take a boxing attitude; — often with up, sometimes with off. [Colloq.] Dickens.
SQUARELY
Square"ly, adv.
Defn: In a square form or manner.
SQUARENESS
Square"ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being square; as, an instrument to try the squareness of work.
SQUARER
Squar"er, n.