quad

¹

[ kwod ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a quadrangle as on a college campus:

   The downpour started before we were halfway across the quad.

quad

²

[ kwod ]

noun

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:

   a wooden box of assorted quads.

verb (used with object)

, quad·ded, quad·ding.

1. 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.

quad

³

[ kwod ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a quadruplet:

   Can you believe how tiny those quads are?

quad

⁴

[ kwod ]

adjective

1. quadraphonic:

   I remember when my quad turntable was the hottest new thing in record players.

noun

1. quadraphonic sound, or an electronic system for reproducing it:

   The recording sounded best in quad.

quad

⁵

[ kwod ]

adjective

1. designating or comprising four persons or things:

   rates for quad occupancy; a quad-level house.

noun

1. Informal. quadruple occupancy:

   Rates are based on quad.

quad

⁶

[ kwod ]

noun

, Informal.

1. quadriplegic:

   a special ward for quads.

quad

⁷

noun

, Informal.

1. quadricep:

   Flex the right quad and push your weight toward the right heel.

quad

⁸

noun

, Informal.

1. quadcopter:

   These affordable quads are a boon to both amateur and professional photographers.

quad.

⁹

abbreviation for

1. quadrangle.
2. quadrant.

quad

¹

/ kwɒd /

noun

1. short for quadrangle

quad

²

/ kwɒd /

adjective

1. short for quadraphonic or quadraphonics See quadraphonic

noun

1. anatomy short for quadriceps

quad.

³

abbreviation for

1. quadrangle
2. quadrilateral

quad

⁴

/ kwɒd /

noun

1. printing a block of type metal used for spacing

quad

⁵

/ kwɒd /

noun

1. a variant spelling of quod

quad

⁶

/ kwɒd /

noun

1. short for quadruplet

Other Words From

• un·quadded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of quad¹

First recorded in 1810–20; by shortening

Origin of quad²

First recorded in 1875–80; shortening of quadrat

Origin of quad³

First recorded in 1895–1900; by shortening

Origin of quad⁴

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Origin of quad⁵

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

Origin of quad⁶

First recorded in 1970–75; by shortening

Origin of quad⁷

First recorded in 1955–60; by shortening

Origin of quad⁸

First recorded in 2010–15; by shortening

Example Sentences

Ford hasn’t played for more than a month because of a quad injury.

From BBC

George Ford, fit again after a quad injury, is also on the bench, but there is no place for Sam Underhill, who started both England's June defeats in New Zealand, in the matchday squad.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Sale fly-half George Ford is nearing a return to full training after a quad injury and remains in contention for next weekend.

From BBC

Reiterating how shocked he was at such an unusual occurrence, he added: "I’d say we might have a set of twins a month, twins do happen. But quads? Never."

From BBC

His neighbors ride horses on the land; he prefers to traverse it on wheels — by dirt bike, quad or go-kart.

From Los Angeles Times