If I could draw, it would be very easy.
Imagine a circle, draw a square in that circle so that the circumference is cut or "scribed" into four equal lengths. What is the straight line called that squares off that part of the circumference. In this case, there are four straight lines of equal length, however in general, the lines could be uneven in length and the shape inside is randomKilipaka (talk) 22:11, 14 January 2009 (UTC)
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