quad

n. a small vehicle with four wheels that you can ride over rough ground.

n. a small, open, four-wheeled off-road vehicle, typically used for recreation or agricultural work.

“We spent the afternoon riding a quad across the muddy fields.”

“The farmer used a quad to reach the remote parts of the estate where the terrain was too rugged for a standard tractor.”

Informal

n. the large muscle at the front of your thigh.

n. the quadriceps femoris muscle, located on the anterior aspect of the thigh.

“My quads were really sore the day after I went hiking.”

“The athlete focused on strengthening his quads to improve his explosive power during the sprint start.”

Informal

n. a square or rectangular open space surrounded by buildings, often at a university.

n. a quadrangle; a rectangular courtyard typically enclosed by academic or residential buildings.

“Students often gather in the college quad to study when it is sunny.”

“The university's central quad is flanked by Gothic-style libraries and administrative offices, providing a quiet sanctuary from the city traffic.”

Informal

n. one of four children born to the same mother at the same time.

n. a quadruplet; one of four offspring born at a single birth.

“She is a quad, so she has three brothers who look just like her.”

“The local newspaper featured a story on the quads as they prepared for their first day of primary school together.”

Informal

n. a small flying machine with four spinning blades.

n. a quadcopter; an unmanned aerial vehicle propelled by four rotors.

“He flew his quad over the park to get some aerial photos.”

“The hobbyist upgraded the motors on his quad to achieve better stability during high-wind conditions.”

Informal

adj. four times the usual size, amount, or number.

adj. quadruple; consisting of four parts or being four times as great.

“I ordered a quad espresso because I was feeling very tired.”

“The barista looked surprised when the customer requested a quad shot of caffeine in such a small cup.”

Informal

v. to ride or drive a four-wheeled off-road vehicle.

v. to operate or travel via a quad bike, typically in an off-road or recreational context.

“They went quadding in the desert during their holiday.”

“The group spent the weekend quadding through the forest trails, despite the heavy rain and deep mud.”

Informal