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squamosal
adjectivenounRare (Technical/Scientific)
/skweɪˈməʊs(ə)l/A bone forming part of the side of the skull in vertebrates, typically above the ear region.
squamous cell carcinoma
nounC2 / Professional / Technical
/ˈskweɪ.məs sel ˌkɑː.sɪˈnəʊ.mə/A common form of skin cancer arising from squamous cells in the outer layers of the skin.
squamous epithelium
nounC2
/ˈskweɪməs ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/A type of epithelial tissue consisting of flat, scale-like cells arranged in a single layer (simple) or multiple layers (stratified), functioning primarily as a protective barrier.
squander
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈskwɒn.dər/To waste (money, resources, or an opportunity) in a reckless or foolish manner.
squanto
nounLow-frequency proper noun; primarily used in historical, cultural, and educational contexts.
/ˈskwɒn.təʊ/A historical figure: Tisquantum (c. 1585 – 1622), a Patuxet man who acted as interpreter and guide for the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony.
square
adjectiveadverbnoun+3C1 (Very high frequency, common across all registers)
/skweə(r)/A shape with four equal sides and four right angles.
square away
verbMedium
/ˌskweər əˈweɪ/To finish or resolve something completely; to organize, settle, or tidy.
square bracket
nounMedium
/skweə ˈbrækɪt/A punctuation mark, either of the pair [ or ], used to enclose words, figures, or other textual elements.
square centimeter
nounMedium
/ˌskweə ˈsentɪmiːtə/A metric unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one centimeter.
square dance
nounverbB1
/ˌskweə ˈdɑːns/A traditional folk dance for four couples arranged in a square formation, following the calls of a caller.
square deal
nounC1
/skweə diːl/An honest and fair transaction or arrangement.
square foot
nounC1
/ˌskweə ˈfʊt/A unit of area, equal to the area of a square with sides one foot in length.
square go
nounLow
/skweə ɡəʊ/A fair, one-on-one fight or physical confrontation, typically pre-arranged and governed by informal rules.
square inch
nounIntermediate (B1-B2)
/ˌskweər ˈɪntʃ/A unit of area equal to the area of a square with sides of one inch in length.
square kilometer
nounMedium
/ˌskweə kɪˈlɒmɪtə/A unit of area measurement equivalent to the area of a square with sides one kilometer long. Equal to 1,000,000 square meters or approximately 0.3861 square miles.
square knot
nounLow
/skweə nɒt/A common binding knot made by tying two overhand knots with the ends aligned, creating a symmetrical, flat knot that is relatively secure for joining two ropes of similar thickness.
square leg
nounLow
/ˌskweə ˈleɡ/A fielding position in cricket, roughly at a 90-degree angle to the batsman on the leg side.
square matrix
nounC1-C2/Academic/Technical
/skweə ˈmeɪ.trɪks/A rectangular array of numbers, symbols, or expressions arranged in rows and columns where the number of rows equals the number of columns.
square meal
nounMid-Frequency (C1-C2)
/skweə ˈmiːl/A substantial, satisfying, and nourishing meal.
square measure
nounLow/Technical
/ˌskweə ˈmeʒə(r)/A unit or system of units for measuring area.

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