quad

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Visual representation of quad

Noun

quadSingular
quadsPlural
1

A quadrangle, especially a rectangular courtyard enclosed by buildings, typically found at a college or university.

Students gathered on the quad to enjoy the sunny afternoon.

2

A quadriceps muscle, especially when referring to exercise or bodybuilding.

I did squats to strengthen my quads.

Noun

quadSingular
quadsPlural
1

A quadruplet; one of four children born at the same birth.

She is one of the quads born to the Johnson family last year.

Synonym

quad - Deep Vocabulary