[kwað̪ɾiʝa]

Definitions

1. noun

A group of people working together, especially in a mining or drilling operation.

“The oil company hired a cuadrilla to extract the oil from the underground reservoir.”

2. noun

A team of horsemen, especially in a traditional Spanish or Mexican setting.

“The cuadrilla rode through the streets of old town, their horses’ hooves echoing off the buildings.”

3. noun

A group of people or animals that hunt together, especially birds.

“The hawk joined the cuadrilla of crows, and together they swooped down on the unsuspecting rabbit.”