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A division or section that is one of four equal parts
“He entered the ornate building only to find another open area, this one about a quarter of the size of the area outside.”
(US) A quarter of a dollar
“He threw me a quarter and told me to get lost.”
A place, especially in a town or city and having a particular character or use
“Now that the north is fast becoming the frappuccino quarter of the city, it may yet thrive again.”
Mercy or goodwill shown towards an enemy or opponent who is in one's power
“He gave me no quarter, and he shall receive none in return.”
(quarters) Rooms or lodgings, especially those allocated to people in military or domestic service
“Only last night, the kitchen and servants' quarters had been swarming until late.”
The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip
A period of activity in a school, college, university, or court of law
The office of a consul, in its various senses
The period of time to which something belongs
A period of play in a ball game such as baseball or cricket
The rear of a ship
To be accommodated or lodged in a specified place
“Under the existing conditions, therefore, it was necessary to quarter the Army in these temporary structures.”
To cut or split up, especially into four equal parts
“Peel and quarter the bananas before adding them to the warm sauce.”
To traverse and scout (an area) in every direction
“There was no sign of any fish in its talons when it emerged again, and it flew off, continuing to quarter the river.”
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