quad
1[ 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.
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Origin of quad
1First recorded in 1810–20; by shortening
Definition for quad (2 of 9)
quad2
[ kwod ]
/ kwɒd /
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
2First recorded in 1875–80; shortening of quadrat
OTHER WORDS FROM quad
un·quad·ded, adjectiveDefinition for quad (3 of 9)
Origin of quad
3First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening
Definition for quad (4 of 9)
quad4
[ kwod ]
/ kwɒd /
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
4First 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.
Definition for quad (6 of 9)
Origin of quad
6First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening
Definition for quad (7 of 9)
Origin of quad
7First 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
8First recorded in 2010–15; by shortening
Definition for quad (9 of 9)
quad.
abbreviation
quadrangle.
quadrant.
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British Dictionary definitions for quad (1 of 6)
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)
British Dictionary definitions for quad (4 of 6)
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
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