chambered

adjective

  1. 1

    (often in combination) Having chambers.

verb

  1. 1

    To enclose in a room.

    She had chambered herself in her room, and wouldn't come out.
  2. 2

    To reside in or occupy a chamber or chambers.

  3. 3

    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.
  4. 4

    To create or modify a gun to be a specific caliber.

    The rifle was originally chambered for 9mm, but had since been modified for a larger, wildcat caliber.
  5. 5

    In martial arts, to prepare an offensive, defensive, or counteroffensive action by drawing a limb or weapon to a position where it may be charged with kinetic energy.

    Bob chambered his fist for a blow, but Sheila struck first.
  6. 6

    To be lascivious.

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