Antonyms for chambering


Grammar : Verb
Spell : cheym-ber
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃeɪm bər


Definition of chambering

Origin :
  • late 14c., "to restrain," also "to furnish with a chamber" (inplied in chambered, from chamber (n.). Related: Chambering.
  • As in shelter : verb provide safety, cover
  • As in shield : verb protect
Example sentences :
  • Not in rioting and drunkenness; not in chambering and wantonness.
  • Extract from : « The Witch Hypnotizer » by Zena A. Maher
  • This worthy cavalier discountenanced all idleness, rioting, chambering, and wantonness among his soldiery.
  • Extract from : « Chronicle of the Conquest of Granada » by Washington Irving
  • Let not greediness and chambering overtake me, And give me not over to a shameless mind.
  • Extract from : « Select Masterpieces of Biblical Literature » by Various
  • Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
  • Extract from : « A Christian Directory (Part 4 of 4) » by Richard Baxter
  • All the money earned by prisoners was at their own disposal, and was spent almost habitually in drink, chambering, and wantonness.
  • Extract from : « The Chronicles of Newgate, v. 2/2 » by Arthur Griffiths
  • This custom of sharing chambers gave rise to the word 'chumming,' an abbreviation of 'chambering.'
  • Extract from : « A Book About Lawyers » by John Cordy Jeaffreson
  • Let us walk honestly, as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and impurities, not in contention and envy.
  • Extract from : « The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version » by Various
  • The chambering machine is used only in clay or other soil which does not wash readily.
  • Extract from : « Concrete Construction » by Halbert P. Gillette
  • Did you examine the cartridge cases for chambering marks, extraction marks, or ejection marks?
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • And are you able to say definitely whether it is an extractor or an ejection mark or a chambering mark?
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (3 of 26): Hearings Vol. III (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

Synonyms for chambering

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