quads
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of quads
First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening
Example Sentences
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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
In the second half of the competition, Petrosian is planning to unleash two quads on a night when nobody else is lining up even one.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
At the Grand Prix Final, he was third after the short but still finished 30 points clear of the field after the free, landing seven quads.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
Malinin was third going into the free skate at the Grand Prix final but still finished 30 points clear after hitting a record seven quads.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
I ease myself up off the ground, wincing at how sore my quads are.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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