Q
1or q
the 17th letter of the English alphabet, a consonant.
any spoken sound represented by the letter Q or q, as in quick, acquit, or Iraq.
something having the shape of a Q.
a written or printed representation of the letter Q or q.
a device, as a printer's type, for reproducing the letter Q or q.
Words Nearby Q
Other definitions for Q (2 of 6)
quarterly.
Chess. queen (def. 6).
Other definitions for Q (3 of 6)
the 17th in order or in a series.
(sometimes lowercase) the medieval Roman numeral for 500.: Compare Roman numerals.
Biochemistry. glutamine.
Physics. heat (def. 7).
Thermodynamics. a unit of heat energy, equal to 1018 British thermal units (1.055 × 1021 joules).
Also called Q-factor .Electronics. the ratio of the reactance to the resistance of an electric circuit or component.
Biblical Criticism. the symbol for material common to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke that was not derived from the Gospel of Mark.
Other definitions for q. (4 of 6)
farthing.
Origin of q.
4Other definitions for q. (5 of 6)
quart; quarts.
query.
question.
quintal.
quire.
Other definitions for Q. (6 of 6)
quarto.
Quebec.
Queen.
question.
(in Guatemala) quetzal; quetzals.
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How to use Q in a sentence
Q: What was your sensation when they were pouring water... what did you physically feel?
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“Ice Cube and Schoolboy Q.” Osorio seems dumfounded by the decision.
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Q was a Queen, who wore a silk slip; R was a Robber, and wanted a whip.
The reading of the Q., however, is quite intelligible,taking overthrown in the sense of thrown too strongly.
The Fatal Dowry | Philip MassingerThe block is then fastened to the base under and parallel with the shaft carrying the disk Q, as shown.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 | VariousThe conduct of the war was now delegated to Q. Ccilius Metellus, by whom it was soon after brought to a successful termination.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton LewisQ were groaning on the ground, and the Captain was detailing men to carry them back to where the Surgeon had established himself.
Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) | John McElroy
British Dictionary definitions for q (1 of 5)
quintal
British Dictionary definitions for q (2 of 5)
Q
/ (kjuː) /
the 17th letter and 13th consonant of the modern English alphabet
a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a voiceless velar stop, as in unique and quick
British Dictionary definitions for Q (3 of 5)
chess queen
question
physics heat
text messaging queue
British Dictionary definitions for q. (4 of 5)
quart
quarter
quarterly
British Dictionary definitions for Q. (5 of 5)
quartermaster
Also: q plural Qq or qq quarto
Queen
question
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Other Idioms and Phrases with Q
see mind one's p's and q's.
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