quad

UK
/kwɒd/
US
/kwɑd/

Translations

quadnoun
quads
pl
UK
/kwɒd/
US
/kwɑd/
The architect designed a building with a unique quad shape.
Архитектор спроектировал здание с уникальной формой четырёхугольника.
He rode his quad through the muddy trails.
Он ехал на своём квадроцикле по грязным тропам.
Additional translations
quadadjective
UK
/kwɒd/
US
/kwɑd/
Used attributively to denote something consisting of four parts (e.g., "quad core processor").

Definitions

quadnoun
A quadrangle; a rectangular open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a college campus.
The students gathered in the quad for the annual spring festival.
A muscle group consisting of four muscles located at the front of the thigh, known as the quadriceps.
After the workout, her quads were sore from all the squats.
A type of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with four wheels, often used for off-road activities.
He took his quad out for a ride through the muddy trails.
A group or unit of four items or people; a quadruple or quadruplet.
Each experimental run required a quad of sensors placed around the chamber.
(Printing, historical) A blank metal block used by compositors to create space in lines of type; a quadrat.
The typesetter inserted a quad to adjust the spacing between paragraphs.
quadadjective
Consisting of four parts, elements, or units; fourfold.
The latest smartphone boasts a quad camera setup on the back.