English Dictionary

chamber

/ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/

verb

To enclose in a room. / To reside in or occupy a chamber or chambers. / To place in a chamber, as a round of ammunition. / To create or modify a gun to be a specific caliber.

He chambered the bullet before firing.

意味（1）

To enclose in a room.

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

意味（2）

To reside in or occupy a chamber or chambers.

I chambered with Alexander Preston.

意味（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.

意味（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.

意味（5）

(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.

意味（6）

(obsolete) To be lascivious.