quad
1
9.6
A small metal block used to make space between words or lines in printing
- noun
- /kwɒd/
- Archaic
:
espaciador tipográfico
Synonyms
space
vsquad
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1.0
A blank area between words when writing or typing
is a physical metal block used to make spacing in typesetting
9.9
A square metal block used in printing to make space equal to the size of the letters
is a metal spacer not limited to that exact width
9.9
A square metal block used to make space in letterpress printing
is the general metal spacer not focused on square shape
9.9
A small metal or wooden block used to make a blank space in printed text
is specifically a metal block with a flat plain face for spacing
Compounds
em quad
- Archaic
9.9
A square metal block used in printing to make space equal to the size of the letters
How Wide
Surface Forms
Etymology
Quad in printing comes from the old word quadratum, which means 'square' or 'four-sided'. A printing quad was a small square block of metal used to make space on the page, so the name links to its shape and purpose.