quarter

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈkoː.tɘ/
/ˈk(w)ɔːtə/
/ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A fourth part of something.

2 Definition

Place or position.

3 Definition

Technical or specialized senses.

4 Definition

Short forms.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To divide into quarters; to divide by four.

2 Definition

To provide housing for military personnel or other equipment.

Example Sentences
  • Quarter the horses in the third stable.
3 Definition

To lodge; to have a temporary residence.

4 Definition

To quartersaw.

5 Definition

To drive a carriage so as to prevent the wheels from going into the ruts, or so that a rut shall be between the wheels.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Pertaining to an aspect of a quarter.

2 Definition

Consisting of a fourth part, a quarter (1/4, 25%).

Example Sentences
  • a quarter hour; a quarter century; a quarter note; a quarter pound
3 Definition

Related to a three-month term, a quarter of a year.

Example Sentences
  • A quarter day is one terminating a quarter of the year.