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gun room

noun

Definition of gun room

: quarters on a British warship originally used by the gunner and his mates but now by midshipmen and junior officers

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 In the gun room 12 pairs of perfectly worn caramel-colored riding boots on a windowsill. — David Usborne, Town & Country, "The Mysterious Case of the Parnham House Fire," 29 May 2018 Darius and Tracy get escorted to the house's gun room after professing their appreciation for the NRA. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, "'Atlanta' Recap Episode 9: Paper Boi is Ready for a Change," 27 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of gun room

1626, in the meaning defined above

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