Chambering

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:20 ptsWWF:24 pts10 letters

Definition of Chambering

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."

noun

  1. The chamber of a gun or other firearm.

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