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Chess. queen's rook.

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Words nearby QR

qorma, QP, qq., qq. hor., qq. v., QR, Q-ratio, QR code, QRP, q.s., Q-ship

Other definitions for QR (2 of 3)

qr.¹

abbreviation plural qrs.

farthing.

Origin of qr.

<Latin quadrāns, plural quadrantēs

Other definitions for QR (3 of 3)

qr.²

abbreviation plural qrs.

quarter.

quire.

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How to use QR in a sentence

When they get to the ATM, they just push a button and a QR code comes up on the screen.
New Bank ATMs Feature Human Presence|CNBC|August 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Step Two: Search for "QR" or "Scanner" and download the highest-rated, or cheapest, app.
How to Use a QR Reader|The Daily Beast|June 1, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Newsweek is employing QR codes to point readers to online videos in the latest issue of the magazine.
How to Use a QR Reader|The Daily Beast|June 1, 2011|DAILY BEAST
This is the frequently mentioned size for reservoirs; the measure here is probably the qr, cir.
The Bbur-nma in English|Babur, Emperor of Hindustan

A subaltern & 30 men are to parade immediately to fetch over 300 spears from the Qr Mr Genl's store.
The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn|Henry P. Johnston
He had been with me in the guerilla-times, was Master-armourer (qr-beg), drew a strong bow and shot a good shaft.
The Bbur-nma in English|Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
The higher of these walls is some 30 or 40 qr (yards) high; this is the longer one; at each end it joinsFol.
The Bbur-nma in English|Babur, Emperor of Hindustan
If de Courteilles reading be correct in taking 7-8 qr only to be the depth of the cleft, that cleft may be artificial.
The Bbur-nma in English|Babur, Emperor of Hindustan

British Dictionary definitions for QR (1 of 3)

QR¹

abbreviation for

Queen's Regulations

British Dictionary definitions for QR (2 of 3)

QR²

/ chess /

symbol for

queen's rook

British Dictionary definitions for QR (3 of 3)

qr.

abbreviation for plural qrs

quarter

quarterly

quire

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