definition of
squarely

[1] #1 squarely r. [forthrightly, forthright] directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point". wn

[2] #2 squarely r. [square] in a straight direct way; "looked him squarely in the eye"; "ran square into me". wn

[3] #3 squarely r. [square] firmly and solidly; "hit the ball squarely"; "the bat met the ball squarely"; "planted his great bulk square before his enemy". wn

[4] #4 squarely r. [square] in a square shape; "a squarely cut piece of paper"; "folded the sheet of paper square". wn

[5] #5 squarely r. [foursquare, straightforwardly] with firmness and conviction; without compromise; "he stood foursquare for religious liberty and toleration"- C.G.Bowers; "dealt straightforwardly with all issues". wn