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Definition of chambers - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
architectureroom in a house or building
- The old mansion has many chambers filled with antique furniture..
2.
governmentlegislative or judicial meeting room
- The senators gathered in the chambers to discuss the new bill..
3.
legalUS judge's private office for non-public hearingsUS
- The case was discussed in chambers.
4.
mechanicalTECH. closed space in a machine or firearmTECH.
- Clean the revolver's chambers before reloading..
5.
barristers' officeRare UK office of barristers for client meetingsRare UK
- She visited the barristers' chambers for legal advice.
Images of chambers
room in a house or building 
closed space in a machine or firearm 
office of barristers for client meetings
Expressions with chambers
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conducted privately in a judge's office
The case was discussed in chambers before the trial.
office where a judge meets privately
The lawyer was called into the judge chambers for a discussion.
Origin of chambers
Latin, camera (room)
Terms with chambers included in their meaning
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government
having two separate legislative chambers or houses
legislature
legislative body with two chambers
construction
framework made from many small hollow spaces or chambers
medical
chambers inside the heart
mechanics
flexible membrane separating chambers, varies with pressure
heart
partition separating heart chambers
music
main body of a harmonica with air chambers
technology
canal lock with two chambers
heart condition
irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart
firearms
having chambers for holding ammunition
heart condition
congenital hole in the wall between the heart's upper chambers
government
system with two legislative chambers for checks and balances
psychology
theory of mind with two separate chambers
biology
having two chambers or compartments
archaeology
underground burial site with tunnels and chambers
ocean animal
marine mollusc with a spiral shell and chambers
machinery
the arrangement of chambers in a machine
structure
having chambers or compartments
weapon
part of a firearm containing bullet chambers
politics organization
committee including members from two or more parliamentary chambers or assemblies
plant
fruit with fleshy outer part and seed chambers
abr: paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
sudden fast heartbeat starting above the heart's lower chambers
medical
right side chambers of the heart that send blood toward the lungs
timekeeping
timepiece with sand moving between chambers
Examples of chambers in a sentence
They found hidden chambers in the old castle. The committee met in the council chambers. The chambers were filled with lawmakers. The lawyer met the judge in chambers. Confidential matters are often settled in chambers. The chambers of the engine need regular maintenance.
The chambers in the revolver were all loaded. The chambers were filled with legal books and documents. He rented chambers in the city for his practice.
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- French:chambre, salle législative, ...
- German:Kammer, Sitzungssaal, ...
- Italian:stanza, aula, ...
- Spanish:cámara, cámaras, ...
- Portuguese:câmara, sala de reuniões legislativa, ...
- Chinese:房间, 议事厅, ...
- Japanese:部屋, 議場, ...
- Arabic:غرفة, قاعة المجلس, ...
- Hebrew:חֲדָרִים, אוּלָם דִּיּוּנִים, ...
- Russian:комната, палаты, ...
- Ukrainian:покої, зала засідань, ...
- Hindi:कक्ष, सभा कक्ष, ...
Definition of chamber - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
architectureroom in a house or building
- He entered the dark chamber cautiously..
2.
legislative bodylegislative or deliberative assembly
- The bill was passed by the upper chamber.
3.
bedroomDated UK room used primarily for sleepingDated UK
- She retired to her chamber for the night.
4.
body cavityTECH. hollow place inside a body or plantTECH.
- The plant's chamber stored water.
5.
judge's officeRare the private office of a judgeRare
- The lawyer met the judge in his chamber.
6.
firearm compartmentTECH. the area in a firearm holding ammunitionTECH.
- He loaded the bullet into the chamber.
Verb
1.
enclosuretr. Rare enclose in a small room or sealed compartmenttr. Rare
- They chambered the guests in the main hall.
2.
martial artstr. Dated prepare a limb or weapon for actiontr. Dated
- She chambered her fist before striking.
3.
weapontr./intr. TECH. load a cartridge into a gun's firing areatr./intr. TECH.
- He chambered a round before heading out..
Images of chamber
room in a house or building 
room used primarily for sleeping
Expressions with chamber
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environment reinforcing similar beliefs
Social media can become an echo chamber.
exhibition displaying horrific items or scenes
The museum's chamber of horrors was not for the faint-hearted.
room used to bury the dead
The ancient burial chamber was discovered by archaeologists.
room where a council meets to discuss and decide on matters
The mayor addressed the assembly in the council chamber..
one of two groups in a parliament
The second chamber debated the new policy.
small group of singers performing arranged vocal works in intimate settings
The chamber choir performed Renaissance motets in the old stone church.
organization of local businesses that promotes trade and manufacturing in a region
The chamber of commerce and industry supports new companies in the city.
sealed room for execution with poison gas
The prisoner was sentenced to die in the gas chamber.
part of a musical instrument that amplifies sound
The violin's resonating chamber enhances the richness of its sound..
room where torture is inflicted
The medieval castle had a notorious torture chamber below ground..
higher legislative body in a bicameral system
The bill was first introduced in the upper chamber before moving to the lower house..
room painted or decorated in blue
The house has a beautiful blue chamber upstairs.
enclosed space filled with air to help something float
The buoyancy chamber kept the raft from sinking.
pop music with orchestral instruments and strong melodies or harmonies
Chamber pop often features strings and rich vocal harmonies.
room where executions are conducted
The prisoner was led to the death chamber.
small orchestra that plays chamber music, usually about 25 musicians
The chamber orchestra performed a Mozart symphony.
cavity designed to hold air for insulation
The walls have an air chamber for better insulation.
classical music for a small group of instruments
They enjoyed an evening of chamber music at the gallery.
enclosed space where objects are dried using controlled heat or air flow
The fruit slices were placed in the drying chamber overnight.
enclosed part of equipment where different substances are combined together
Fuel and air blend inside the mixing chamber before entering the engine.
closed space in a machine made to hold oil for use
The mechanic discovered a crack in the oil chamber of the engine.
sealed space inside a pump where liquid or gas moves
Air bubbles in the pump chamber reduced the machine's performance.
opera for small groups, often in intimate venues
She attended a chamber opera at the local theater.
device for detecting ionizing particles using vapor tracks
The scientist used a cloud chamber to observe particle tracks.
Origin of chamber
French, chambre (room)
Examples of chamber in a sentence
The chamber was filled with antique furniture. The chamber convened to discuss the new policy. Members of the chamber voted unanimously. The castle's chamber was dimly lit. He decorated his chamber with vintage furniture. The insect's chamber was filled with air.
The heart's chamber pumped blood efficiently. The judge reviewed the case files in his chamber. She was invited to the judge's chamber for a discussion. The chamber was empty after the shot was fired. He checked the chamber before loading the gun. The workers chambered the equipment for safety during the storm. He chambered the animals to protect them from the cold. He chambered his leg for a powerful kick. The martial artist chambered the sword with precision. The soldier chambered his weapon swiftly. She chambered the gun with precision.
View all translations of chamber
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- French:chambre, enfermer, ...
- German:Kammer, einschließen, ...
- Italian:camera, rinchiudere, ...
- Spanish:habitación, encerrar, ...
- Portuguese:câmara, encerrar, ...
- Chinese:房间, 安置, ...
- Japanese:部屋, 閉じ込める, ...
- Arabic:حُجْرَة, حجز, ...
- Hebrew:חֶדֶר, לְשַׁכֵּן, ...
- Russian:комната, разместить, ...
- Ukrainian:палата, замикати, ...
- Hindi:कक्ष, बंद करना, ...
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