Gun Chamber (Noun)
Meaning
Chamber that is the part of a gun that receives the charge.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The revolver's gun chamber was loaded with six bullets ready to be fired in quick succession.
- The pistol's gun chamber was empty after firing the last round, and it was time to reload.
- A single misfire from the rifle's gun chamber resulted in the shooter taking a second shot.
- When a gun is fired, the charge in the gun chamber ignites, propelling the bullet forward.
- Before the shooting competition began, the officials checked the gun chamber of each competitor's firearm.