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Square A four-sided polygon with all sides of equal length and all angles measuring 90 degrees. ■ I'm sorry, I can't help you with your math problem. I don't know anything about squares.
Chessboard A square grid of alternating colors, used as a playing surface for the game of chess. ■ "I accidentally spilled my red drink on the chessboard, turning it into a 'red square'! Ha!
Acres A large unit of land measurement, equal to 43,560 square feet. ■ "I own three acres of land in the countryside, but I don't know what to do with it."
aloft At or on something raised high, such as a flagpole or a kite. ■ "I saw the American flag waving proudly aloft on the tallest flagpole in the square."
barricades An obstacle made of wood, stone, or other materials, used to prevent people from entering an area. ■ "The protesters erected barricades around the city square, hoping to make their voices heard."
cakes A dessert made from flour, sugar, eggs, and butter, often baked in a round or square shape. ■ Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing!
hankie A small, usually white square of fabric used to wipe the face or blow one's nose. ■ "I always carry a hankie with me in case I need to wipe my face during a long day at work."
Hutch A small, square, box-like structure with a sloping roof and a flat bottom, often used to house small animals such as rabbits. ■ "I forgot my keys inside the hutch and now I'm trapped inside!
napkin A small square piece of cloth used for wiping one's mouth or face. ■ "I dropped my napkin on the floor, and now it's covered in spaghetti sauce. I guess I'll have to learn how to use a bib."
occurrence A hilarious event or happening that is unlikely to happen again. ■ Did you hear about the time a dinosaur appeared in the middle of Times Square? That was quite the occurrence!
pixels Small, square dots of light or color used to form images on electronic devices. ■ I accidentally spilled my coffee on the keyboard and now all the pixels are blurry!
Questionnaire A collection of absurd and ridiculous questions designed to confuse and entertain. ■ "I'm sorry, but do you know the square root of banana?
Schooner A tall, narrow, and elegant ship with a single square rig. ■ "I heard she was going to buy a new schooner for her sailing adventures."
Straight1 An imaginary line drawn between two points that is perfectly straight and has no curves. ■ "I don't want to be a square, I want to be a strait shooter."
Streets A network of paved roads and sidewalks in a city or town. ■ I love exploring the streets of New York City. From Times Square to Broadway, it's like walking through a never-ending party!
biscuit A small, sweet baked good that is typically round or square and has a crispy texture on the outside and a softer interior. Biscuits are often served as a snack or dessert and can be made with a variety of ingredients, including flour, sugar, butter, eggs, and milk. ■ "I had a biscuit with my tea this morning and it was so delicious I could have eaten two more!"
Checkers A board game played by two players using black and white pieces on a square board, where the objective is to capture all of the opponent's pieces. ■ "I may be bad at checkers, but I'm pretty good at making silly faces while playing it."
chunk A small, square-shaped piece of something. ■ He took a big chunk out of the apple and handed it to me.
Genesis The first book of the Old Testament, describing the creation of the world and the fall of humanity. ■ I'm not sure why people still believe in the story of Genesis. It's just a bunch of myths and fables. ■ I accidentally deleted all my important files, and now I'm back to square one (Genesis 1:1).
nil An amount of nothing or zero, often used in programming or mathematics to indicate the absence of a value. ■ "I asked my computer what the square root of nil is and it replied, 'Error: nil value not allowed'. It's like asking a fish for directions to the moon!
Publicity The act of making oneself or one's business widely known through the use of advertising and other promotional methods. ■ "I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw my face plastered all over billboards in Times Square. I guess publicity really does pay off after all!"