Quint

Pronunciation

• (A musical or piquet term, or a quintuplet) IPA: /kwɪnt/
• (A fencing term) IPA: /kwɛ̃/

Noun

1. (music) an interval of one fifth
2. (in piquet) a sequence of five playing cards of the same suit; equivalent to a straight flush in poker
3. (US) a quin or quintuplet
4. (firefighting) A vehicle used by firefighters that combines the capabilities of a fire engine and a fire truck, having the ability to provide vertical access as well as pump water to fight a fire.
5. quinte; In fencing, the fifth fencer in parrying or attacking position.