quadrella
(gambling, horse racing, Australia, New Zealand) A bet where the bettor must pick the winners of four nominated races at the same track.
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(gambling, horse racing, Australia, New Zealand) A bet where the bettor must pick the winners of four nominated races at the same track.
2003 March 22, Craig Sherborne, Footy′s Man of Passion, The Herald Sun, republished in 2003, Garrie Hutchinson (editor), The Best Australian Sports Writing 2003, [http://books.google.com.au/books?id=IiA9gP_SRBkC&pg=PT93&dq=%22quadrella%2…
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Quadrella (plant), a genus of plants in the family Capparaceae
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Quadrella (crab), a genus of crabs in the family Trapeziidae
Quadrella means: Quadrella , a genus of crabs in the family Trapeziidae. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
quadrella means: Quadrella , a genus of crabs in the family Trapeziidae. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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