quad

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : peut désigner un des quatre enfants nés d'une même grossesse, un muscle de la cuisse qui étend la jambe, un bloc de blanc utilisé en imprimerie, ou une cour rectangulaire entourée de bâtiments.

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.

   Quadruplé

   • 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.

   Synonymesquadruplet

2. Quadriceps muscleB2formalmedical

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

   Quadriceps

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

   Synonymesquadriceps

3. QuadrangleB1formal

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

   Quadrangle

   • 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.

   Synonymescourtcourtyardquadrangleyard

4. Printing quadC2formaltechnical

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

   Cadratin (typographie)

   • 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.

   Synonymesspace