The icy Goat and Crab that square the Scales.
Creech.
8. (Naut.) 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, 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.
Square"ly, adv. In a square form or manner.
Square"ness, n. The quality of being square; as, an instrument to try
the squareness of work.
Squar"er (?), n. 1. One who, or that which, squares.
2. One who squares, or quarrels; a hot-headed, contentious fellow.
[Obs.] Shak.
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Square"-rigged` (skwâr"rgd`), a. (Naut.) Having the sails extended upon
yards suspended horizontally by the middle, as distinguished from
fore-and-aft sails; thus, a ship and a brig are square-rigged vessels.
Square"-toed` (-td`), n. Having the toe square.
Obsolete as fardingales, ruffs, and square-toed shoes.