noun
- an angry argument or disagreement
- a short heavy arrow shot from a crossbow
Usage: archaic; historical
verb
- to have an angry argument or disagreement
Examples
- The siblings had a quarrel over who would get the last piece of cake.
- Their quarrel lasted for hours before they finally made up.
- I don’t want to quarrel with you about this decision.
- The neighbors quarrel frequently about the property line.
- She tends to quarrel with anyone who disagrees with her.
- Let’s not quarrel over such a small matter.
- The medieval soldier loaded a quarrel into his crossbow.