Phrase guide

quarter section

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of homestead (“a parcel of land in the interior of North America, usually 160 acres”)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: homestead

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a land unit equal to a quarter of a section (160 acres) and measuring 1/2 mile on a side

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: area unit, square measure

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