CHAMBER
/ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/
16
Scrabble
18
WWF
C(3) H(4) A(1) M(3) B(3) E(1) R(1)
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Definition
/ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/
noun
- A room or set of rooms, particularly:
- A chamberpot.
- The legislature or division of the legislature itself.“The resolution, which speedily passed the Senate, was unable to gain a majority in the lower chamber.”
verb
- To enclose in a room.“She had chambered herself in her room, and wouldn't come out.”
- To reside in or occupy a chamber or chambers.
- To place in a chamber, as a round of ammunition.“The hunter fired at the geese and missed, then shrugged his shoulders and chambered another cartridge.”
noun
- A container used for urination and defecation, particularly those used in early modern towns before the advent of the flush toilet.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: CHAMBER-S
