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carrel

The correct spelling is carrel.

How to pronounce carrel

noun

IPA: /ˈkæɹəl/

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The correct spelling is carrel. A small closet or enclosure built against a window on the inner side, to sit in for study. For example: "He was busy writing his report in a small library carrel."

Usage Examples

He was busy writing his report in a small library carrel.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A small closet or enclosure built against a window on the inner side, to sit in for study.
  2. 2.Hence, a partially partitioned space for studying or reading, often in a library.
  3. 3.A square-headed arrow; a quarrel.

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