close quarter en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌkləʊs ˈkwɔː(ɹ)tə(ɹ)/
Etymology
Originally closed quarter (“section or area”).
Meanings
- any of several strong wooden barriers erected across the deck of a merchant sailing ship, having loopholes through which muskets could be fired to resist boarding attacks
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| close quarters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |