of quartter-coming from a point well abaft the beam, but not directly astern; -- said of waves or any moving object.-at right angles, as the cranks of a locomotive, which are in planes forming a right angle with each other.-a station.-assignment of quarters for soldiers; quarters.-the division of a shield containing different coats of arms into four or more compartments.-one of the different coats of arms arranged upon an escutcheon, denoting the descent of the bearer.-a series of quarters, or small upright posts. see quarter, n., 1 (m) (arch.)