quad

noun (1)

\ ˈkwäd

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Definition of quad

(Entry 1 of 8)

: quadrangle

quad

noun (2)

Definition of quad (Entry 2 of 8)

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

quad

verb

quadded; quadding

Definition of quad (Entry 3 of 8)

transitive verb

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

quad

noun (3)

plural quads

Definition of quad (Entry 4 of 8)

1 : quadruplet

2 : a ski lift that holds four people

3 : a quadruple toe loop in competitive figure skating

4 also quad bike : a four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle

quad

adjective

Definition of quad (Entry 5 of 8)

1 : having or composed of four items or elements : quadruple sense 1 The F/A-18 flight-control system … is characterized by quad redundancy, which means that there are essentially four levels of sensing and actuation for each control surface. — McGraw-Hill Yearbook Of Science And Technology Quad skates are roller skates that have four wheels arranged in two rows, while inline skates have them in one line.— Jenee Osterheldt

2 : quadraphonic Domestic quad listening needs two additional loudspeakers over stereo, and two more amplifiers, plus the black box which allocates some of the sounds to the rear left/right, and others to the front left/right.— George Steedman

quad

noun (4)

Definition of quad (Entry 6 of 8)

: quadraphonic sound

quad

noun (5)

Definition of quad (Entry 7 of 8)

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

quad

noun (6)

Definition of quad (Entry 8 of 8)

: quadriceps —usually used in plural

First Known Use of quad

Noun (1)

1820, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1879, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1888, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

1896, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1881, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (4)

1971, in the meaning defined above

Noun (5)

1974, in the meaning defined above

Noun (6)

1954, in the meaning defined above

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quad

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Medical Definition of quad

: quadriceps —usually used in plural

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