quadrine

/kwɒdriːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a quadrilateral figure, especially one with four right angles

“The artist drew a quadrille in her sketchbook.”

2. noun

a card game for four players, in which each player holds a hand of thirteen cards

“The group decided to play a game of quadrille at the party.”

3. noun

a waltz or other square dance for four couples

“The quadrille was a lively and energetic dance.”

4. verb

to divide or arrange (something) into four parts

“The quadrille the garden into four sections for the garden party.”

Synonyms

  • quadrilateral
  • square

Antonyms

  • circle
  • triangle