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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
quadrangle.
quadrant.
quad
1/ ɒ /
adjective
short for quadraphonic or quadraphonics See quadraphonic
noun
anatomy short for quadriceps
quad.
2abbreviation
quadrangle
quadrilateral
quad
3/ ɒ /
noun
short for quadrangle
quad
4/ ɒ /
noun
printing a block of type metal used for spacing
quad
5/ ɒ /
noun
a variant spelling of quod
quad
6/ ɒ /
noun
short for quadruplet
Other Word Forms
- unquadded adjective
Word History and Origins
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Example Sentences
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.
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.
"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."
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has a left quad strain and will miss at least two weeks of play, the team announced Monday.
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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