triskaidekads

noun

UK /ˌtrɪskaɪˈdɛkædz/

US /ˌtrɪskaɪˈdɛkædz/

Groups of thirteen things.

The teacher split the class into triskaidekads for the game.

SYNONYMS

thirteens dozens minus one groups of thirteen sets of thirteen

RELATED WORDS

triskaidekaphobia thirteen dozen baker's dozen number

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Collections or sets that each contain exactly thirteen items.

She arranged the marbles into triskaidekads on the table.

3. In mathematics, groupings of thirteen units used in counting or partitioning.

The puzzle asked students to divide 52 cards into triskaidekads.

4. Informal term for thirteen-member teams or squads.

The tournament featured several triskaidekads competing for the prize.