1. divided into four equal parts
2. having lodging provided
Usage: military

1. past tense and past participle of quarter; divided into four equal parts
2. provided with lodging or accommodation
Usage: military

Examples

• The apple was quartered and shared among the children.
• The soldiers were quartered in the local barracks.
• She cut the sandwich into quartered pieces.
• The troops were well quartered during their stay.
• The orange was quartered for easy eating.
• The regiment was quartered in temporary housing.
• He served quartered potatoes with dinner.