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Meaning of quarrel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

quarrel

Pronunciation:/ˈkwɒɹəl//ˈkwɑɹəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A verbal dispute or heated argument.

    Example: We got into a silly quarrel about what food to order.

  2. A ground of dispute or objection; a complaint.

    Example: A few customers in the shop had some quarrels with us, so we called for the manager.

  3. An earnest desire or longing.

verb

Definitions

  1. To disagree.

  2. To contend, argue fiercely, squabble.

  3. To find fault; to cavil.

    Example: to quarrel with one's lot

  4. To argue or squabble with.

quarrel

Pronunciation:/ˈkwɒɹəl//ˈkwɑɹəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A diamond-shaped piece of coloured glass forming part of a stained glass window.

  2. A square tile; quarry tile.

  3. A bolt or arrow for a crossbow, traditionally with the head square in its cross section.

  4. A small opening in window tracery, of which the cusps etc. make the form nearly square.