Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index Q quarter section: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: quar'ter sec'tion Pronunciation: [key] — Western U.S. Western U.S. (in surveying and homesteading) a square tract of land, half a mile on each side, thus containing sq. mi. or 160 acres. Abbr.: q.s. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. quartersaw quarter sessions TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: occultation Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language