quad

/kwɑd/
adjective
  1. Having four parts or involving four elements.
    • The quad format means four images fit on one page.
    • The quad engine configuration provides extra power.
    • They installed a quad speaker system for better sound.
noun
  1. A square open area surrounded by buildings, especially on a school or college campus.
    • Students gathered on the quad to play frisbee between classes.
    • The university's main quad is lined with old oak trees.
    • We had our graduation photos taken in the center of the quad.
  2. A quadruplet (one of four children born at the same birth).
    • The quads all have the same bright blue eyes.
    • She is one of the quads, but she has a very different personality from her siblings.
    • Raising quads is a huge challenge for any parent.
  3. A quadrangle or quadrilateral shape or object.
    • The architect designed the building as a perfect quad.
    • We measured the sides of the quad to calculate its area.
    • The park's central garden is laid out in a large quad.
  4. A quadriceps muscle (the large muscle at the front of the thigh).
    • The trainer advised exercises to build up her quads.
    • He strained his quad during the marathon.
    • Strengthening your quads helps with knee stability.
  5. A type of bicycle with four wheels (quadricycle).
    • The quad has a basket in the back for groceries.
    • We rented a quad to ride along the beach.
    • Kids love pedaling the quad around the park.
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