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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. a quadruplet.

    Can you believe how tiny those quads are?

quad

4

[kwod]

adjective

  1. quadraphonic.

    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. quadriplegic.

    a special ward for quads.

quad

7

noun

Informal.
  1. quadricep.

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

quad

8

noun

Informal.
  1. quadcopter.

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

quad.

9

abbreviation

  1. quadrangle.

  2. quadrant.

quad

1

/ ɒ /

adjective

  1. short for quadraphonic or quadraphonics See quadraphonic

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noun

  1. anatomy short for quadriceps

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quad.

2

abbreviation

  1. quadrangle

  2. quadrilateral

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quad

3

/ ɒ /

noun

  1. short for quadrangle

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quad

4

/ ɒ /

noun

  1. printing a block of type metal used for spacing

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quad

5

/ ɒ /

noun

  1. a variant spelling of quod

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quad

6

/ ɒ /

noun

  1. short for quadruplet

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Other Word Forms

  • unquadded 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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With one out, Freddie Freeman legged out an infield single, despite playing through not only his gimpy right ankle but also “a little quad thing” Roberts said he has been dealing with in recent days.

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She has since taken a break from domestic cricket to prioritise her wellbeing and to manage a quad problem, but remains available for selection for the India series.

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"Earlier they attacked in groups. Now they only send one or two people at times. They also use motorcycles and in a few instances, quad bikes. Sometimes they slip through."

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has a left quad strain and will miss at least two weeks of play, the team announced Monday.

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Many athletes eventually return from their ACL injuries stronger than ever, with hamstring and quad muscles fully fortified around their surgically repaired knee.

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