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quad 1
(kwŏd)n.
A quadrangle: cadets forming up in the barracks quad.
quad 2
(kwŏd)n. Printing
See quadrat.
quad 3
(kwŏd)adj.
Quadruple.
n.
1. Something having four identifiable or prominent parts or members.
2. Something capable of carrying or moving four people or things, as a chairlift.
3. A quadruplet.
quad 4
(kwŏd)adj.
Quadraphonic.
quad 5
(kwŏd)n. Slang
A quadriceps muscle: stretched her quads before sprinting.
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quad
(kwɒd)n
(Architecture) short for quadrangle2
quad
(kwɒd)n
(Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) printing a block of type metal used for spacing
quad
(kwɒd)n
a variant spelling of quod
quad
(kwɒd)n
short for quadruplet1
quad
(kwɒd)adj, n
(Electronics) short for quadraphonic or quadraphonics
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
quad1
(kwɒd)n.
a quadrangle, as on a college campus.
quad2
(kwɒd)n., v. quad•ded, quad•ding. n.
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.
v.t. 2. to space out (matter) by means of quads.
[1875–80; short for quadrat]
quad3
(kwɒd)n.
a quadruplet.
[1895–1900; shortened form]
quad4
(kwɒd)adj.
1. quadraphonic.
n. 2. quadraphonic sound, or an electronic system for reproducing it.
[1965–70; by shortening]
quad6
(kwɒd)n.
a quadriplegic.
[1975–80; by shortening]
quad7
(kwɒd)n.
a unit of energy equal to a quadrillion British thermal units.
[1970–75; short for quadrillion]
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| Noun | 1. | quad - one of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy |
| 2. | quad - a muscle of the thigh that extends the leg extensor, extensor muscle - a skeletal muscle whose contraction extends or stretches a body part thigh - the part of the leg between the hip and the knee | |
| 3. | quad - (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words or sentences hair space - (printing) the narrowest of the spaces used to separate words or letters type - a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper; "he dropped a case of type, so they made him pick them up" printing process, printing - reproduction by applying ink to paper as for publication | |
| 4. | quad - a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings area - a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants" |
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quad
[kwɒd]B. CPD quad bike N motocicleta de cuatro ruedas
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quadrangle
(ˈkwodrӕŋgl) noun (abbreviation quad (kwod) ) a four-sided open space surrounded by buildings, especially in a school, college etc. patio
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