Definition of "quadrat" in Englisch

noun

1. (sciences) An area of land, marked for studying its plants, animals, soil, natural processes, etc.

verb

1. To place a quadrat, or divide into quadrats.

noun

1. (letterpress typography, obsolete) A quad; a blank metal block used to fill space in lines of type.

2. (Egyptology) A virtual rectangular subdivision of a line or column of hieroglyphs within which a group of hieroglyphs is arranged.