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- pronunciation:
- cheIm
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a room.
The mysterious old man never left his tiny chamber.- synonyms:
- room
- similar words:
- apartment, bedroom, closet, parlor, salon
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| definition 2: |
a large room or meeting hall used by people in government to make and discuss laws.
The town meeting was held in the council chamber.- synonyms:
- hall
- similar words:
- auditorium, gallery
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| definition 3: |
(plural) a judge's office, where people can discuss matters not to be heard in open court.
Part of the hearing was held in chambers to protect the children's privacy.- similar words:
- office, room, study
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| definition 4: |
a compartment or cavity.
The human heart has four chambers.- synonyms:
- compartment
- similar words:
- atrium, cavity, recess
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| definition 5: |
the compartment of a gun that holds the shell or cartridge.
The police officer loaded bullets into the chamber. |
| related words: |
cabin, magazine |
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