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noun \ ˈkwäd \

Definition of quad

:quadrangle

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First Known Use of quad

1820

Other Cartography Terms

Robinson projection, benchmark, plat, projection, topography

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quad

noun

Definition of quad

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

Origin and Etymology of quad

short for quadrat

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quad

verb

Definition of quad

quadded; quadding
transitive verb
:to fill out (something, such as a typeset line) with blank space

First Known Use of quad

circa 1888

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quad

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

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quad

adjective

Definition of quad

:quadraphonic

First Known Use of quad

1970

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

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quad

noun

Definition of quad

:quadraphonic sound

First Known Use of quad

1971

Other Audio Recording Terms

baffle, dub, fidelity, transcription, treble

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quad

noun

Definition of quad

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

Origin and Etymology of quad

short for quadrillion

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quad

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

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quad

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noun \ ˈkwäd \

medical Definition of quad

:quadriceps —usually used in plural

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