quads
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of quads
First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Battery-powered vehicles are changing adventure worldwide—and not just via e-bike tours that make cycling trips in the Alps and Rockies easier for those who don’t have quads of steel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
The robotic hip motors whirred and a mechanical force tugged at my quads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
In practice, this means “exercises that build your butt while minimizing growth in the quads, hamstrings and thighs.”
From Salon ● May 8, 2026
In Northern Ireland, e-scooters, scramblers, go-peds, buzz boards, quads and mini-motos are restricted to off road use only.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
Jule stepped off the treadmill to stretch her quads.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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