chambered
adjective
- 1
(often in combination) Having chambers.
verb
- 1
To enclose in a room.
“She had chambered herself in her room, and wouldn't come out.”
- 2
To reside in or occupy a chamber or chambers.
- 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
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
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
To be lascivious.
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