Definition

Describing a position or direction that is at right angles or coming from a point behind a ship, but not directly from the back.

Example

The wind was quartering, making it difficult for the sailors to navigate.

Conversation

Did you notice how the wind was quartering during our sail yesterday?

Yeah, it really made steering a bit tricky at times.

I think it was the quartering wind that pushed us off course.

Definitely! We should check the forecast before we head out next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The act of providing living space for soldiers, often in private homes, or a method of punishment involving dividing a person into four parts.

Example

During the war, many families faced the challenge of quartering soldiers in their homes.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term quartering in history class?

Yeah, I remember it being related to some pretty brutal punishments.

It's shocking how some methods were so harsh back then, like actual quartering.

Definition

The action of dividing something into four parts or sections, or the act of providing shelter or lodging.

Example

The soldiers were quartering in the nearby village during the winter.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you tried quartering the vegetables for the salad?

Yeah, it makes them easier to mix and eat.

I think quartering them also helps with the presentation.

Root Explanation

Quartering → It is formed from "quarter" (from Old French *quartier*, meaning a fourth part or division) and "-ing" (a suffix indicating the action or process of). The word "quartering" refers to the act of dividing something into quarters or the process of providing lodging or accommodation.

Memory Tip

Think of dividing something into 'four parts' ('quarter') and the '-ing' shows it's an action. This helps you remember that 'quartering' means the act of dividing into quarters.

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