Three-quarter
or three-quarters
[three-kwawr-ter] /ˈθriˈkwɔr tər/
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
adjective
1.
being three quarters of something: a three-quarter turn
2.
being of three quarters the normal length
noun
3.
(rugby)
any of the four players between the fullback and the halfbacks
this position
(as modifier): three-quarter play
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