Definitions

1. noun

A four-wheeled, open carriage, typically having two seats, used for carrying two people.

“The couple took a ride in a beautiful antique quat through the countryside.”

2. noun

A unit of volume, especially in China, equal to one-quarter of a picul.

“The merchant bought a large quantity of rice, measured in quats.”

3. verb

To reduce or make something smaller in size or amount.

“The company tried to quat its costs by implementing more efficient production methods.”