foursquare

/ˈfɔrskwɛr/
noun
  1. A square shape or a solid, four-sided figure.
    • The garden was laid out as a perfect foursquare.
    • Each foursquare of the quilt was a different color.
    • The children drew a foursquare on the sidewalk with chalk.
adjective
  1. Firm and determined; not changing one's position or opinion.
    • The community remained foursquare against the construction of the landfill.
    • She stood foursquare in her support for the new policy.
    • He was foursquare in his belief that honesty is always the best policy.
  2. Having a square shape; symmetrical and solid.
    • They built a foursquare table that could seat eight people comfortably.
    • The old fortress had a foursquare design with thick stone walls.
    • The building's foursquare architecture gave it a sense of stability.
adverb
  1. In a firm and determined manner; without wavering.
    • They argued foursquare for the rights of all citizens.
    • She planted her feet foursquare and refused to move.
    • The mayor stood foursquare behind the new library project.
  2. In a square or solid position; squarely.
    • The statue sat foursquare on its pedestal.
    • He placed the box foursquare in the center of the room.
    • The tent was pitched foursquare on level ground.
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