单词 | quad |
释义 | quad quad1 /kwod/, n. Informal. a quadrangle, as on a college campus. [1810-20; shortened form] quad2 /kwod/, n. , v. , quadded, quadding. Print. 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 /kwod/, n. Informal. a quadruplet. [1895-1900; shortened form] quad4 /kwod/, Informal. adj. 1. quadraphonic. n. 2. quadraphonic sound, or an electronic system for reproducing it: The recording sounded best in quad. [by shortening] quad5 /kwod/, adj. 1. designating or comprising four persons or things: rates for quad occupancy; a quad-level house. n. 2. Informal. quadruple occupancy: Rates are based on quad. [shortening of QUADRUPLE or words formed with QUADRI-] quad6 /kwod/, n. Informal. quadriplegic: a special ward for quads. [by shortening] |
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