chambered

adjective

(often in combination) Having chambers.

1. To enclose in a room.

   She had chambered herself in her room, and wouldn't come out.

2. To reside in or occupy a chamber or chambers.
3. To place in a chamber, as a round of ammunition.

   The hunter fired at the geese and missed, then shrugged his shoulders and chambered another cartridge.

4. To create or modify a gun to be a specific caliber.

   The rifle was originally chambered for 9mm, but had since been modified for a larger, wildcat caliber.

5. In martial arts, to prepare an offensive, defensive, or counteroffensive action by drawing a limb or weapon to a position where it may be charged with kinetic energy.

   Bob chambered his fist for a blow, but Sheila struck first.

6. To be lascivious.