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  • noun Plural form of compartment.

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Examples

  • * Free newspapers and especially when left to litter train compartments

    Current Affairs Maxine 2009

  • * Free newspapers and especially when left to litter train compartments

    March 2009 Maxine 2009

  • * Free newspapers and especially when left to litter train compartments

    Clare Dudman on what we do and don't need Maxine 2009

  • The bag was an industry freebie I got years ago, resurrected recently because it meets the key requirements for this trip: biggest possible dimensions for a single item of carry-on luggage, wheels built-on, and no built-in compartments, leading to maximum packing flexibility.

    HLO Day 27: The Bag Breaks And 3G Dies | Lifehacker Australia 2009

  • Sometimes I just say that I am living my life in compartments and try not to let the areas overflow, because then it all goes awry!!

    mise-en-scène - French Word-A-Day 2009

  • * Free newspapers and especially when left to litter train compartments

    Clare Dudman on what we do and don't need Maxine 2009

  • All three models include specialized pockets, plus spacious main compartments that fit adjustable plastic tackle trays, and are made of heavyweight 600-denier waterproof nylon that is sewn with rot-resistant thread.

    A New Rifle, Strong Leaders and Tackle Bag 2007

  • All I can think of is that he will have certain compartments in the wings filled with gas lighter than air under pressure, or in parts of the fuselage, so as to have less. weight for the engine to carry, and that will perhaps give a higher pay load and greater speed.

    The Development of Aviation Within the Empire 1929

  • The cap is of a pale red silk, with gold cord and embroidery down the seams, it being formed to fit the head, and therefore in compartments; broad where they are inserted into the rich fillet-band round the head, and narrowing to the closely-fitting top.

    The Scottish Chiefs 1875

  • Brooks took photographs of beautiful waffles in exotic locales - many with big, bountiful "compartments" - his business would take off and go mainstream.

    SPORTSbyBROOKS 2008

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