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| 1. | [ noun ] the area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle | |
| Related terms: | area | |
| 2. | [ noun ] any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes | |
| Related terms: | area | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a quarter of the circumference of a circle | |
| Synonyms: | quarter-circle | |
| Related terms: | line | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a quarter of the circumference of a circle | |
| Synonyms: | right_angle | |
| Related terms: | line angular_unit straight_angle degree oxtant grad | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a measuring instrument for measuring altitude of heavenly bodies | |
| Related terms: | measuring_instrument | |
| Similar spelling: |
quadrangle quatrain Quadroon |
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