/ Dictionary / Index Q quad: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: quad Pronunciation: (kwod), [key] a quadrangle, as on a college campus. quad Pronunciation: (kwod), [key] — n., v., quad•ded, quad•ding. —n. Also calleda piece of type metal of less height than the lettered types, serving to cause a blank in printed matter, used for spacing. —v.t. to space out (matter) by means of quads. quad Pronunciation: (kwod), [key] a quadruplet. quad Pronunciation: (kwod), [key] —adj. quadraphonic. —n. quadraphonic sound, or an electronic system for reproducing it: The recording sounded best in quad. quad Pronunciation: (kwod), [key] —n. quadruple occupancy: Rates are based on quad. quad Pronunciation: (kwod), [key] quadriplegic: a special ward for quads. quad. Pronunciation: [key] quadrangle. quadrant. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: quad (Thesaurus) Quaco Quad Cities Related Content Daily Word Quiz: tactful Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language