quartering

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Quartter Source: opted

2. a. Coming from a point well abaft the beam, but not directly astern; -- said of waves or any moving object. Source: opted

3. a. At right angles, as the cranks of a locomotive, which are in planes forming a right angle with each other. Source: opted

4. n. A station. Source: opted

5. n. Assignment of quarters for soldiers; quarters. Source: opted

6. n. The division of a shield containing different coats of arms into four or more compartments. Source: opted

7. n. One of the different coats of arms arranged upon an escutcheon, denoting the descent of the bearer. Source: opted

8. n. A series of quarters, or small upright posts. See Quarter, n., 1 (m) (Arch.) Source: opted

9. n. a coat of arms that occupies one quarter of an escutcheon; combining four coats of arms on one shield usually represented intermarriages Source: wordnet

10. n. living accommodations (especially those assigned to military personnel) Source: wordnet

11. n. dividing into four equal parts Source: wordnet

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