quadrumanous |
having all four feet adapted for grasping, as monkeys and apes. |
quadruped |
having four feet. [2 definitions] |
quadruple |
having four parts; quadripartite. [5 definitions] |
quadruplet |
any of four offspring born to the same mother in the same pregnancy. [2 definitions] |
quadruplicate |
a collection of four things, such as copies, that are exactly alike (usu. prec. by "in"). [5 definitions] |
quaestor |
an official of ancient Rome who performed various administrative and financial tasks. |
quaff |
to drink, esp. deeply and with obvious enjoyment. [3 definitions] |
quagga |
an extinct mammal of southern Africa that resembled and was related to the zebra. |
quaggy |
like a marsh or quagmire; boggy. [2 definitions] |
quagmire |
wet, soft, sucking ground; marsh; bog. [2 definitions] |
quahog |
a variety of edible clam found along the eastern coast of North America. |
quail1 |
any of a number of ground-dwelling birds related to the chicken and often hunted for sport and food. |
quail2 |
to show signs of great fear, as by shrinking back, cowering, or shaking. |
quaint |
pleasingly old-fashioned; picturesque. [2 definitions] |
quake |
to shake, as from fear, coldness, or the like. [3 definitions] |
Quaker |
a member of the Society of Friends. |
Quaker meeting |
a religious meeting of Quakers, characterized by long periods of meditation and silent prayer. |
quaking aspen |
a North American poplar, the small, roundish leaves of which tremble in even a slight breeze. |
quaky |
inclined to shake or tremble. |
qualification |
that which makes someone suitable for, or is required for, an activity, job, or the like. [5 definitions] |
qualified |
having the required competency, qualities, or skills, esp. for a job. [2 definitions] |