quadding

quad

2 [kwod] noun, verb, quad·ded, quad·ding. Printing.
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.
verb (used with object)
2.
to space out (matter) by means of quads.

Origin:
1875–80; short for quadrat

un·quad·ded, adjective
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quad1 (kwɒd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
short for quadrangle

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quad2 (kwɒd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
printing a block of type metal used for spacing

quad3 (kwɒd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a variant spelling of quod

quad4 (kwɒd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
short for quadruplet

quad5 (kwɒd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj, —n
1.  See quadraphonics short for quadraphonic or quadraphonics
 
n
2.  anatomy short for quadriceps

quad bike or quad
 
n
a vehicle like a motorcycle with four large wheels, designed for agricultural, sporting, and other off-road uses
 
quad or quad
 
n

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quads definition


  1. n.
    the quadriceps, large muscles in the upper legs. (Bodybuilding.) : I found some great new exercises to strengthen my quads.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
quad
  1. quadraphonic

  2. quadriceps (thigh muscle)

  3. quadruplet

Quad
quadrangle
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