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three-quarter

American  
[three-kwawr-ter] / ˈθriˈkwɔr tər /
Or three-quarters

adjective

  1. consisting of or involving three quarters of a whole or of the usual length.

    a blouse with a three-quarter sleeve.

  2. (of a portrait) showing the face as seen from in front and somewhat to the side.

    a three-quarter view.
three-quarter British  

adjective

  1. being three quarters of something

    a three-quarter turn

  2. being of three quarters the normal length

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noun

  1. rugby

    1. any of the four players between the fullback and the halfbacks

    2. this position

    3. ( as modifier )

      three-quarter play
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Etymology

Origin of three-quarter

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

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Three quarter point cuts are priced by the end of this year.

From Reuters • May 11, 2023

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