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gun chamber

/ɡʌn ˈtʃeɪmbər/

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/ɡʌn ˈtʃeɪmbər/C1formaltechnical
  • ruЧасть огнестрельного оружия, куда помещается патрон перед выстрелом; полое пространство в казённой части ствола, предназначенное для размещения боеприпаса.

The part of a firearm where a cartridge is placed before being fired; the hollow space in the breech of a gun that holds the ammunition.

  1. B2formal

    The part of a firearm where a cartridge is placed before being fired.

    ruПатронник

    • The soldier checked the gun chamber to ensure it was loaded.
    • A bullet was stuck in the gun chamber.
    • He cleaned the gun chamber thoroughly after use.