I. ˈkwäd sometimes ˈkwȯd
variant of quod
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: quadrangle
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: short for quadrat (I)
: a block of type metal of the same belly-to-back size as the letters but not as high and 1/2, 1, 2, or 3 or more ems in width that is used in spacing and blank lines — compare space
IV. verb
( quadded ; quadded ; quadding ; quads )
transitive verb
: to fill out (as a typeset line) with quads ; also : to blank out (a line) mechanically in machine composition by using a quadder — often used with out
intransitive verb
: to become quadded
short lines will automatically quad — Intertype Streamlined Composing Machines
V. adjective
Etymology: short for quadruple (III)
1. : being a size of paper four times as large as a specified size
quad royal (40″ × 50″) is four times as large as royal (20″ × 25″)
2. : quadruple
quad cities
VI. noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
1. : quadruplet
2. : a structural unit of four separately insulated wires twisted together used in cable construction
3. : an assembly of four units having matched electrical characteristics (as varistors)
4. : a group of four weapons (as machine guns) on one mount
VII. abbreviation
quadrant
VII. noun
Etymology: quad (VI)
: a ski lift that accommodates four people
VIII. ˈkwäd noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: quadraphonics herein
IX. " adjective
Etymology: by shortening
: quadraphonic herein
X. " noun
( -s )
Etymology: short for quadrillion
: a unit of energy equal to one quadrillion British thermal units
XII. " noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: quadriceps — usually used in plural