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English noun: compartment

1. compartment (artifact) a space into which an area is subdivided


Broader (hypernym)space


Narrower (hyponym)call box, cell, cubbyhole, letter box, pigeonhole, PO Box, POB, Post-Office box

2. compartment (artifact) a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area


Broader (hypernym)room


Narrower (hyponym)automobile trunk, bay, bay, box, box, cab, cabin, cabin, cabinet, cable car, car, car, car, cockpit, couchette, drawing room, elevator car, glove compartment, gondola, locker, loge, luggage compartment, module, pilothouse, roomette, stall, storage locker, trunk, well, wheelhouse









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