chamber
noun
1. a natural or artificial enclosed space
Definition categories: man–made, enclosure
2. an enclosed volume in the body
- the chambers of his heart were healthy
Definition categories: body, cavity, cavum
3. a room where a judge transacts business
Definition categories: man–made, room
4. a deliberative or legislative or administrative or judicial assembly
- the upper chamber is the senate
Definition categories: group, assembly
5. a room used primarily for sleeping
Similar word(s): bedchamber, bedroom
Definition categories: man–made, room
Sentences with chamber as a noun:
- the chamber of a canal lock; the chamber of a furnace; the chamber of the eye
- A test chamber is typically a closable case where devices under test are placed.
- Dianne loaded a cartridge into the chamber of the rifle, then prepared to take aim at the target.
- The resolution, which speedily passed the Senate, was unable to gain a majority in the lower chamber.
verb
1. place in a chamber
Definition categories: stative, domiciliate, house
Sentences with chamber as a verb:
- She had chambered herself in her room, and wouldn't come out.
- The hunter fired at the geese and missed, then shrugged his shoulders and chambered another cartridge.
- The rifle was originally chambered for 9MM, but had since been modified for a larger, wildcat caliber.
- Bob chambered his fist for a blow, but Sheila struck first.