carrel

/ˈkæɹəl//ˈkɛɹəl/

noun

  1. 1

    A small closet or enclosure built against a window on the inner side, to sit in for study.

  2. 2

    Hence, a partially partitioned space for studying or reading, often in a library.

    “He was busy writing his report in a small library carrel.”

noun

  1. 1

    A square-headed arrow; a quarrel.

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