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quad
1[ kwod ]
noun
- a quadrangle as on a college campus:
The downpour started before we were halfway across the quad.
quad
2[ kwod ]
noun
- 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)
- 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
- a quadruplet:
Can you believe how tiny those quads are?
quad
4[ kwod ]
adjective
I remember when my quad turntable was the hottest new thing in record players.
noun
- quadraphonic sound, or an electronic system for reproducing it:
The recording sounded best in quad.
quad
5[ kwod ]
adjective
- designating or comprising four persons or things:
rates for quad occupancy; a quad-level house.
noun
- Informal. quadruple occupancy:
Rates are based on quad.
quad
6[ kwod ]
noun
a special ward for quads.
quad
7noun
Flex the right quad and push your weight toward the right heel.
quad
8noun
These affordable quads are a boon to both amateur and professional photographers.
quad.
9abbreviation for
- quadrangle.
- quadrant.
quad.
1abbreviation for
- quadrangle
- quadrilateral
quad
2/ kwɒd /
noun
- short for quadrangle
quad
3/ kwɒd /
noun
- printing a block of type metal used for spacing
quad
4/ kwɒd /
noun
- a variant spelling of quod
quad
5/ kwɒd /
noun
- short for quadruplet
quad
6/ kwɒd /
adjective
- short for quadraphonic or quadraphonics See quadraphonic
noun
- anatomy short for quadriceps
Other Words From
- un·quadded adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of quad1
Origin of quad3
Origin of quad4
Origin of quad6
Origin of quad7
Origin of quad8
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.
A pick-up truck and quad bike were stolen from the farm and no arrests have been made so far, according to the police.
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.
Ford hasn’t played for more than a month because of a quad injury.
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