on the quarter

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on the quarter [′ȯnthə ′kwȯrd·ər]

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Bearing approximately 135° relative (on the starboard quarter) or 225° relative (on the port quarter); the expression is often used loosely for broad on the quarter, or bearing exactly 135° or 225° relative.

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