Artistic Shapes

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a plane figure with four straight sides and four right angles, especially one with unequal adjacent sides, in contrast to a square

adjective having the shape of a rectangle; having four straight sides and four right angles

  • The architect carefully measured the dimensions of the rectangle before designing the building.
  • I need to buy a new rug for the living room, preferably in a rectangle shape.
  • Let's grab a table in the back, it's a rectangle so we can all fit.
  • Her life felt like a never-ending loop, going around in a rectangle with no way out.

noun a plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles

verb to make something square in shape or to be at right angles

adjective having the shape or form of a square; having the form of a right angle

  • The architect designed a building with a large square courtyard in the center.
  • Let's meet at the coffee shop on the town square.
  • I can't believe he squared up with that guy after the argument.
  • She always tries to fit a round peg in a square hole, refusing to accept things as they are.