American English pronunciation
How to pronounce compartments
IPA transcription: [kəm'pɑɹtmənts]
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Noun
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a space into which an area is subdivided
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a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area
Usage examples
- Sub-sub-compartments are listed in the same manner as sub-compartments.
- Fires broke out, and the fire main was ruptured, flooding several compartments aft.
- He introduced cushion seats in all unreserved compartments.
- The inner membrane creates two compartments.
- This collection of cisternae is broken down into "cis", medial, and "trans" compartments.
- Later, these compartments were dismantled and replaced with the usual passenger seats.
- The casemates were plated over and some of the compartments were used for accommodations.
- Many compartments were flooded and "Pennsylvania" settled heavily by the stern.