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quarter point

noun

  1. the fourth part of the distance between any two adjacent points of the 32 marked on a compass, being 2° 48′ 45″.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of quarter point1

First recorded in 1720–30
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Example Sentences

Every man should be able to identify and name any point or quarter-point on the compass card.

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