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cabin

The correct spelling is cabin.

How to pronounce cabin

/ˈkæbɪn/
noun

IPA: /ˈkæbɪn/

Say it like: Cab-in

The correct spelling is cabin. A small dwelling characteristic of the frontier, especially when built from logs with simple tools and not constructed by professional builders, but by those who meant to live i… For example: "Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin."

Usage Examples

Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin.

the captain's cabin:  Passengers shall remain in their cabins.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A small dwelling characteristic of the frontier, especially when built from logs with simple tools and not constructed by professional builders, but by those who meant to live in it.
  2. 2.A chalet or lodge, especially one that can hold large groups of people.
  3. 3.A private room on a ship.
  4. 4.The interior of a boat, enclosed to create a small room, particularly for sleeping.
  5. 5.The passenger area of an airplane.

verb

  1. 1.To place in a cabin or other small space.
  2. 2.(by extension) To limit the scope of.
  3. 3.To live in, or as if in, a cabin; to lodge.

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