squadrate

/ˈskwɑːdreɪt/ or /ˈskwɔːdreɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

To arrange or fit something, especially a piece of furniture, into a space by cutting or shaping it to fit.

“She had to squadrate the old bookshelf to fit it into the small room.”

2. noun

A device or tool used for cutting or shaping wood or other materials to fit a particular space.

“The carpenter used a squadrate to cut the wood to fit the frame.”

Synonyms

  • adjust
  • fit

Antonyms

  • maladjust
  • misfit