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foursquare

Other forms: foursquares

Definitions of foursquare
  1. noun
    (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
    synonyms: square
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    types:
    quadrate
    a square-shaped object
    type of:
    regular polygon
    a polygon with all sides and all angles equal
    rectangle
    a parallelogram with four right angles
  2. adverb
    in a square position
    “the building stood foursquare
  3. adjective
    characterized by firm and unwavering conviction
    “a foursquare refusal to yield”
    synonyms:
    resolute
    firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
  4. adverb
    with firmness and conviction; without compromise
    “"he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers”
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