squared Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb make square
   square; square up.
   
   • Square the circle
   • square the wood with a file
2. verb raise to the second power
   square.
   
3. verb cause to match, as of ideas or acts
   square.
   
4. verb position so as to be square
   square.
   
   • He squared his shoulders
5. verb be compatible with
   square.
   
   • one idea squares with another
6. verb pay someone and settle a debt
   square.
   
   • I squared with him
7. verb turn the paddle; in canoeing
   feather; square.
   
8. verb turn the oar, while rowing
   feather; square.
   
9. adjective satellite having been made square
   

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