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quadrant

Definition

  • noun: one part of something that is evenly divided into four parts
  • noun: an instrument for measuring altitudes consisting commonly of a graduated arc of 90 degrees with an index or vernier and usually having a plumb line or spirit level for fixing the vertical or horizontal direction

Examples

  • Draw two intersecting lines that divide the page into four 'quadrants'.

  • The town is located in the northwest 'quadrant' of the state.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come! - Stark! - We are here to help! - One sec, one sec! - We are here to help! We are here to help... - ...quadrant is unsafe. - Please back away. - We're doing our best to protect you...(recordings continue) Hmm! - Thor! - ...We are here to help... (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • (..) My men can hold them. Sir, the city is taking fire. Well, we know Strucker's not going to worry about civilian casualties. Send in the Iron Legion. This quadrant is unsafe. Please back away. We are here to help. This quadrant is unsafe. Please back away. Please back away. We are here to help. (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron