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   Square, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Squared (skwârd); 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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