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quad

1

[ kwod ]

noun

Informal.
  1. a quadrangle as on a college campus:

    The downpour started before we were halfway across the quad.



quad

2

[ kwod ]

noun

  1. Also called quadrat. a piece of type metal of less height than the lettered types, serving to cause a blank in printed matter, used for spacing:

    a wooden box of assorted quads.

verb (used with object)

quadded, quadding.
  1. to space out (matter) by means of quads:

    You'll need to quad this column tightly—the editor's letter is running a little long.

quad

3

[ kwod ]

noun

Informal.
  1. Can you believe how tiny those quads are?

quad

4

[ kwod ]

adjective

  1. I remember when my quad turntable was the hottest new thing in record players.

noun

  1. quadraphonic sound, or an electronic system for reproducing it:

    The recording sounded best in quad.

quad

5

[ kwod ]

adjective

  1. designating or comprising four persons or things:

    rates for quad occupancy; a quad-level house.

noun

  1. Informal. quadruple occupancy:

    Rates are based on quad.

quad

6

[ kwod ]

noun

Informal.
  1. a special ward for quads.

quad

7

noun

Informal.
  1. Flex the right quad and push your weight toward the right heel.

quad

8

noun

Informal.
  1. These affordable quads are a boon to both amateur and professional photographers.

quad.

9

abbreviation for

  1. quadrangle.
  2. quadrant.

quad.

1

abbreviation for

  1. quadrangle
  2. quadrilateral
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

quad

2

/ kwɒd /

noun

  1. short for quadrangle
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

quad

3

/ kwɒd /

noun

  1. printing a block of type metal used for spacing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

quad

4

/ kwɒd /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of quod
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

quad

5

/ kwɒd /

noun

  1. short for quadruplet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

quad

6

/ kwɒd /

adjective

  1. short for quadraphonic or quadraphonics See quadraphonic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. anatomy short for quadriceps
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • un·quadded adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of quad1

First recorded in 1810–20; by shortening

Origin of quad2

First recorded in 1875–80; shortening of quadrat

Origin of quad3

First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening

Origin of quad4

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Origin of quad5

First recorded in 1880–85; shortening of quadruple or words formed with quadri-

Origin of quad6

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Origin of quad7

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Origin of quad8

First recorded in 2010–15; by shortening
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Example Sentences

“They did all these muscle and tendon transfers. I think I had maybe 15 to 18 surgeries. They transferred my quads from the front to the back so I could stand.”

Left-arm seamer Josh Hull, who made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in September, will travel as part of his return from a quad injury, but is not part of the official squad.

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A pick-up truck and quad bike were stolen from the farm and no arrests have been made so far, according to the police.

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As the 33-year-old attempted to escort two people from the building, a man riding a quad bike deliberately crashed into him at speed.

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Ford hasn’t played for more than a month because of a quad injury.

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