Quarter

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004621",
  "term": "Quarter",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The stern section of a vessel, extending from the beam to the sternpost on either side. This area often houses steering gear, mooring equipment, or provides space for cargo handling. The term is also used to describe a specific watch rotation period for crew members.",
  "synonyms": [
    "trimester",
    "cour"
  ],
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "see_also": [
    "fat quarter"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Achterschiff",
    "es": "aleta",
    "fr": "quart"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/quarter/"
}