quad

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: bezeichnet eines von vier gemeinsam geborenen Kindern, den vierköpfigen Oberschenkelmuskel, ein im Buchdruck verwendetes Blindmaterial oder einen von Gebäuden umschlossenen quadratischen Hof.

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to one of four children born from the same pregnancy, a thigh muscle that extends the leg, a spacing block used in printing, or a rectangular area enclosed by buildings.

1. QuadrupletB2formal

   One of four children born from the same pregnancy at the same time.

   Vierling

   • The family celebrated the birth of their quads with a big party.
   • She is one of the quads, all born healthy and strong.
   • Raising quads requires a lot of planning and support.

   Synonymequadruplet

2. Quadriceps muscleB2formalmedical

   A large muscle group at the front of the thigh that is responsible for extending the leg.

   Quadrizeps

   • He injured his quad during the soccer match.
   • Strengthening your quads is important for running.
   • The physical therapist recommended exercises for her quads.

   Synonymequadriceps

3. QuadrangleB1formal

   A rectangular open area completely surrounded by buildings, typically found in schools or universities.

   Innenhof

   • Students gathered in the quad for the outdoor concert.
   • The library overlooks the main quad of the university.
   • They had lunch on the grass in the quad.

   Synonymecourtcourtyardquadrangleyard

4. Printing quadC2formaltechnical

   A block of type without a raised letter, used for creating spaces between words or sentences in traditional printing.

   Ausschluss

   • The printer carefully placed a quad to separate the words.
   • In letterpress printing, quads are used for spacing.
   • The typesetter adjusted the quads to align the text.

   Synonymespace