firing chamber

/ˌfaɪərɪŋ ˌtʃeɪmbər/
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Definitions of firing chamber
  1. noun
    chamber that is the part of a gun that receives the charge
    synonyms: gun chamber
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    type of:
    chamber
    a natural or artificial enclosed space
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