quadrated Definition

quadrate
noun

1. anatomy.
A body part, eg a muscle or bone, that has a square or rectangular shape.
2. zool.
In the upper jaw of bony fish, amphibians, birds and reptiles: one of a pair of bones that articulates with the lower jaw.

adj

1. bot.
Square or almost square in cross-section or face view.

verb quadrated, quadrating

1. To make something square.
2. To conform or make something conform.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin quadrare to make square.