chamber
1. cham.ber \'cha-m-b*r\ \-b*rd\ n [ME chambre, fr. OF, fr. LL camera, fr.
L, arched roof, fr. Gk k]amara vault; akin to L camur curved 1: ROOM; esp :
BEDROOM 2: a natural or artificial enclosed space or cavity 3a: a hall
for the meetings of a deliberative, legislative, or judicial bod y 3b: a
room where a judge transacts business 3c: the reception room of a person
of rank or authority 4a: a legislative or judicial body; esp : either of
the houses of a bicameral legislature 4b: a voluntary board or council
5a: the part of the bore of a gun that holds the charge 5b: a compartment
in the cartridge cylinder of a revolver - cham.bered aj
2. chamber \-b(*-)rin\ vt or cham.ber.ing 1: to place in or as if in a
chamber : HOUSE 2: to furnish with a chamber {~ed corridors} 3: to serve
as a chamber for; esp : to accommodate in the chamber
3. chamber aj : intended for performance by a few musicians for a small
audience {@ music}