Quartering

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɔɹtɝɪŋ/

Quartering (noun)

  1. The act of placing soldiers in private homes or buildings for them to stay and be supplied.
  2. The act of dividing something into four equal parts.
  3. The process of cutting or arranging a surface so it is split into four sections.

Examples

  • The town arranged quartering for soldiers during the campaign.
  • Quartering can be difficult when there is not enough space.