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QUADRAT

\kwˈɒdɹat], \kwˈɒdɹat], \k_w_ˈɒ_d_ɹ_a_t]\

Definitions of QUADRAT

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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In printing, a piece of type metal used to space between words or to fill out blank lines.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

A piece of metal used to fill the void spaces between words, &c.; a mathematical instrument used in taking altitudes.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In printing, a piece of type-metal cast less in depth than the type, used to fill void spaces in a line or page, so as to leave a blank space on the paper when printed from.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. A piece of type metal cast lower than the letters, and used to fill up the spaces between words or sentences, so as to leave a blank on the paper when printed, where it is placed.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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