quad

[ kwod ]

/ kwɒd /

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noun Informal.

a quadrangle as on a college campus: The downpour started before we were halfway across the quad.

Origin of quad

First recorded in 1810–20; by shortening

Words nearby quad

quack, quackery, quack grass, quacksalver, Quaco, quad, quad-band, quad bike, Quad Cities, quadcopter, quad left

Definition for quad (2 of 9)

quad²

[ kwod ]

/ kwɒd /

Printing.

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), quad·ded, quad·ding.

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.

Origin of quad

First recorded in 1875–80; shortening of quadrat

OTHER WORDS FROM quad

un·quad·ded, adjective

Definition for quad (3 of 9)

quad³

[ kwod ]

/ kwɒd /

noun Informal.

a quadruplet: Can you believe how tiny those quads are?

Origin of quad

First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening

Definition for quad (4 of 9)

quad⁴

[ kwod ]

/ kwɒd /

Informal.

adjective

quadraphonic: 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.

Origin of quad

⁴

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Definition for quad (5 of 9)

quad⁵

[ kwod ]

/ kwɒd /

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.

Origin of quad

⁵

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

Definition for quad (6 of 9)

quad⁶

Definition for quad (9 of 9)

quad.

quadrangle.

quadrant.

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Example sentences from the Web for quad

This year, however, the quads are largely quiet — and many students have dispersed back to their hometowns or settled in temporary pandemic locations.
College students upended by the pandemic wrestle with yet another challenge: How to vote this fall?|Michelle Lee|October 5, 2020|Washington Post
Unlike the hoppy and mud-wallowing frogs most North Americans are familiar with, these beefcakes don’t pack much punch with their quads and calves.
These buff frogs never skip arm day|Sara Kiley Watson|September 25, 2020|Popular Science
Even though I’m a quad, my mental activities haven’t decreased.
Hundreds of Thousands of Nursing Home Residents May Not Be Able to Vote in November Because of the Pandemic|by Ryan McCarthy and Jack Gillum|August 26, 2020|ProPublica
Oladipo had largely struggled pre-hiatus in his return from a long absence after he ruptured the quad tendon in his knee, but perhaps he is now more ready to play after being given more than four months to heal.
Who’s Who In The NBA Bubble: The Potential Party-Crashers|Jared Dubin|July 23, 2020|FiveThirtyEight

After recuperating a bit, they might hit the climbing wall or the quad for some Frisbee golf.
College Kids Should Major in Leisure|Nick Romeo|May 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not because a quad along a Southern highway is an uncommon sight but because this woman also had a baby in her lap.
A History of American Fun|Stefan Beck|February 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In Russian cities, buildings are arranged in a quad, and all life happens on the inside, with eyes of windows watching over you.
How I Write: Elena Gorokhova|Noah Charney|August 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
So here is some advice, addressed directly to those wretched of the quad, on how they can be really effective.
What Occupy Harvard Should Tell Liberal Elite Parents on Thanksgiving|Lee Siegel|November 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST
It's playing at the Quad in New York City and the Sunset Five in West Hollywood.
The Studio 54 of Sex|Jon Hart|April 7, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Should there be a bonfire in the quad, it is he who comes out and frantically attempts to put it out.
Oxford|Frederick Douglas How
I realize now that I may have been falling into the trap of solipsism, “who watches the quad,” et cetera, type of thing.
On Handling the Data|M. I. Mayfield
I think if he had told me to tackle a "Quad," again, I should have fainted.
Danger Signals|John A. Hill and Jasper Ewing Brady
He got put in quad, broke out, overpowered and nearly killed two guards.
Half A Chance|Frederic S. Isham
They went down the stone staircase, past the battalion of boots, and across the quad.
The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes|Israel Zangwill

noun

anatomy short for quadriceps

British Dictionary definitions for quad (6 of 6)

quad.

abbreviation for

quadrangle

quadrilateral

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单词	quad
释义	quad ¹ [ kwod ] / kwɒd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR quad ON THESAURUS.COM noun Informal. a quadrangle as on a college campus: The downpour started before we were halfway across the quad. Origin of quad ¹ First recorded in 1810–20; by shortening Words nearby quad quack, quackery, quack grass, quacksalver, Quaco, quad, quad-band, quad bike, Quad Cities, quadcopter, quad left Definition for quad (2 of 9) quad² [ kwod ] / kwɒd / Printing. 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), quad·ded, quad·ding. 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. Origin of quad ² First recorded in 1875–80; shortening of quadrat OTHER WORDS FROM quad un·quad·ded, adjective Definition for quad (3 of 9) quad³ [ kwod ] / kwɒd / noun Informal. a quadruplet: Can you believe how tiny those quads are? Origin of quad ³ First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening Definition for quad (4 of 9) quad⁴ [ kwod ] / kwɒd / Informal. adjective quadraphonic: 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. Origin of quad ⁴ First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening Definition for quad (5 of 9) quad⁵ [ kwod ] / kwɒd / 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. Origin of quad ⁵ First recorded in 1880–85; shortening of quadruple or words formed with quadri- Definition for quad (6 of 9) quad⁶ [ kwod ] / kwɒd / noun Informal. quadriplegic: a special ward for quads. Origin of quad ⁶ First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening Definition for quad (7 of 9) quad⁷ noun Informal. quadricep: Flex the right quad and push your weight toward the right heel. Origin of quad ⁷ First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening Definition for quad (8 of 9) quad⁸ noun Informal. quadcopter: These affordable quads are a boon to both amateur and professional photographers. Origin of quad ⁸ First recorded in 2010–15; by shortening Definition for quad (9 of 9) quad. quadrangle. quadrant. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for quad This year, however, the quads are largely quiet — and many students have dispersed back to their hometowns or settled in temporary pandemic locations. College students upended by the pandemic wrestle with yet another challenge: How to vote this fall?\|Michelle Lee\|October 5, 2020\|Washington Post Unlike the hoppy and mud-wallowing frogs most North Americans are familiar with, these beefcakes don’t pack much punch with their quads and calves. These buff frogs never skip arm day\|Sara Kiley Watson\|September 25, 2020\|Popular Science Even though I’m a quad, my mental activities haven’t decreased. Hundreds of Thousands of Nursing Home Residents May Not Be Able to Vote in November Because of the Pandemic\|by Ryan McCarthy and Jack Gillum\|August 26, 2020\|ProPublica Oladipo had largely struggled pre-hiatus in his return from a long absence after he ruptured the quad tendon in his knee, but perhaps he is now more ready to play after being given more than four months to heal. Who’s Who In The NBA Bubble: The Potential Party-Crashers\|Jared Dubin\|July 23, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight After recuperating a bit, they might hit the climbing wall or the quad for some Frisbee golf. College Kids Should Major in Leisure\|Nick Romeo\|May 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Not because a quad along a Southern highway is an uncommon sight but because this woman also had a baby in her lap. A History of American Fun\|Stefan Beck\|February 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In Russian cities, buildings are arranged in a quad, and all life happens on the inside, with eyes of windows watching over you. How I Write: Elena Gorokhova\|Noah Charney\|August 2, 2012\|DAILY BEAST So here is some advice, addressed directly to those wretched of the quad, on how they can be really effective. What Occupy Harvard Should Tell Liberal Elite Parents on Thanksgiving\|Lee Siegel\|November 20, 2011\|DAILY BEAST It's playing at the Quad in New York City and the Sunset Five in West Hollywood. The Studio 54 of Sex\|Jon Hart\|April 7, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Should there be a bonfire in the quad, it is he who comes out and frantically attempts to put it out. Oxford\|Frederick Douglas How I realize now that I may have been falling into the trap of solipsism, “who watches the quad,” et cetera, type of thing. On Handling the Data\|M. I. Mayfield I think if he had told me to tackle a "Quad," again, I should have fainted. Danger Signals\|John A. Hill and Jasper Ewing Brady He got put in quad, broke out, overpowered and nearly killed two guards. Half A Chance\|Frederic S. Isham They went down the stone staircase, past the battalion of boots, and across the quad. The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes\|Israel Zangwill British Dictionary definitions for quad (1 of 6) quad¹ / (kwɒd) / noun short for quadrangle (def. 2) British Dictionary definitions for quad (2 of 6) quad² / (kwɒd) / noun printing a block of type metal used for spacing British Dictionary definitions for quad (3 of 6) quad³ / (kwɒd) / noun a variant spelling of quod British Dictionary definitions for quad (4 of 6) quad⁴ / (kwɒd) / noun short for quadruplet (def. 1) British Dictionary definitions for quad (5 of 6) quad⁵ / (kwɒd) / adjective, noun short for quadraphonic or quadraphonicsSee quadraphonic noun anatomy short for quadriceps British Dictionary definitions for quad (6 of 6) quad. abbreviation for quadrangle 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 Words related to quad quadrangle, quadrant, quadruplet, quadraphonic
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quad

noun Informal.

Origin of quad

Words nearby quad

Definition for quad (2 of 9)

noun

verb (used with object), quad·ded, quad·ding.

Origin of quad

OTHER WORDS FROM quad

Definition for quad (3 of 9)

noun Informal.

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Definition for quad (4 of 9)

adjective

noun

Origin of quad

Definition for quad (5 of 9)

adjective

noun

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Definition for quad (6 of 9)

noun Informal.

Origin of quad

Definition for quad (7 of 9)

noun Informal.

Origin of quad

Definition for quad (8 of 9)

noun Informal.

Origin of quad

Definition for quad (9 of 9)

Example sentences from the Web for quad

British Dictionary definitions for quad (1 of 6)

noun

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noun

British Dictionary definitions for quad (3 of 6)

noun

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noun

British Dictionary definitions for quad (5 of 6)

adjective, noun

noun

British Dictionary definitions for quad (6 of 6)

abbreviation for

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