\Quar"ter*ing\, a.
1. (Naut.) Coming from a point well abaft the beam, but not
   directly astern; -- said of waves or any moving object.

2. (Mach.) At right angles, as the cranks of a locomotive,
   which are in planes forming a right angle with each other.

\Quar"ter*ing\, n.
1. A station. [Obs.] --Bp. Montagu.

2. Assignment of quarters for soldiers; quarters.

3. (Her.)
   (a) The division of a shield containing different coats of
       arms into four or more compartments.
   (b) One of the different coats of arms arranged upon an
       escutcheon, denoting the descent of the bearer.

4. (Arch.) A series of quarters, or small upright posts. See
   {Quarter}, n., 1
   (m) (Arch.) --Gwilt.

{Quartering block}, a block on which the body of a condemned
   criminal was quartered. --Macaulay.