Clues for the word "QUADRANT"
We've had 9 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 12 times in crosswords. It was last seen in King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer crossword on June 07, 2024.
Definition of quadrant
- n. - The fourth part; the quarter.
- n. - The quarter of a circle, or of the circumference of a circle, an arc of 90¡, or one subtending a right angle at the center.
- n. - One of the four parts into which a plane is divided by the coordinate axes. The upper right-hand part is the first quadrant; the upper left-hand part the second; the lower left-hand part the third; and the lower right-hand part the fourth quadrant.
- n. - An instrument for measuring altitudes, variously constructed and mounted for different specific uses in astronomy, surveying, gunnery, etc., consisting commonly of a graduated arc of 90¡, with an index or vernier, and either plain or telescopic sights, and usually having a plumb line or spirit level for fixing the vertical or horizontal direction.
Referring Clues
Last Seen In
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - June 07, 2024
- Guardian Quick - June 15, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - November 27, 2014
- Washington Post - June 24, 2011
- Guardian Quick - August 28, 2010
- Guardian Cryptic - June 29, 2010
- Guardian Quick - November 22, 2009
- Guardian Quick - February 10, 2009
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - December 14, 2007
- Guardian Quick - July 07, 2007
- Guardian Quick - February 17, 2007
- King Syndicate - Premier Sunday - December 11, 2005