square away

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic,US,Canada)Tofinish,complete,tidyor put inorder.I have almostsquared awaythe last of the paperwork from that job.; (nautical)Tosquare the ship's yardsto make her runbefore the wind, with the wind blowing straight from thestern.1969, Richard Henry Dana,Two Years Before the Mast: Twenty-four Years After:Accordingly, when the wheel was relieved at eight o'clock, the order was given to keep her due north, and all hands were turned up tosquare awaythe yards and make sail.

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