chamber

US /ˈtʃeɪm.bɚ/
UK /ˈtʃeɪm.bɚ/
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1.

a large room, especially one used for formal or public events

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The city council meets in the main chamber.
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The grand chamber was filled with delegates from around the world.
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hallroomassembly hallcouncil chamber
2.

a private room, especially a bedroom

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He retired to his private chamber for the night.
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The queen's royal chamber was lavishly decorated.
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bedroomprivate roomboudoir
3.

a natural or artificial hollow space in an organ or part of the body

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The heart has four chambers.
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The bullet entered the lung chamber.
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cavitycompartmentenclosure
4.

the part of a gun that holds the cartridge or shell before it is fired

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He loaded a round into the rifle's chamber.
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The empty shell casing ejected from the chamber.
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breechcartridge chamber
1.

to put a bullet or cartridge into the chamber of a gun

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He quickly chambered a round and aimed.
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Always ensure the weapon is not chambered until ready to fire.
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loadinsertfeed
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