quad

¹quad

noun \ˈkwäd\

Definition of QUAD

: quadrangle

First Known Use of QUAD

1820

Other Cartography Terms

Robinson projection, benchmark, plat, projection, topography

Rhymes with QUAD

bod, clod, fade, Fahd, gaud, god, hod, mod, nod, od, odd, plod, pod, prod, quod, rod, scrod, shod, sod, squad, tod, wad

²quad

noun

Definition of QUAD

: a type-metal space that is one en or more in width

Origin of QUAD

short for quadrat

First Known Use: circa 1879

³quad

transitive verb

quad·dedquad·ding

Definition of QUAD

: to fill out (as a typeset line) with blank space

First Known Use of QUAD

circa 1888

⁴quad

noun

Definition of QUAD

1

: quadruplet

2

: a ski lift that holds four people

3

: a quadruple toe loop in competitive figure skating

First Known Use of QUAD

1896

⁵quad

adjective

Definition of QUAD

: quadraphonic

First Known Use of QUAD

1970

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

⁶quad

noun

Definition of QUAD

: quadraphonic sound

First Known Use of QUAD

1971

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

⁷quad

noun

Definition of QUAD

: a unit of energy equal to one quadrillion British thermal units

Origin of QUAD

short for quadrillion

First Known Use: 1974

⁸quad

noun

Definition of QUAD

: quadriceps —usually used in plural

First Known Use of QUAD

1954

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

quad

noun \ˈkwäd\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of QUAD

: quadriceps—usually used in plural