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| cab·i·net [ kábbinət ] |
noun (plural cab·i·nets) |
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1. piece of furniture: an upright piece of furniture usually made of wood and consisting of drawers, shelves, and compartments for storing or displaying objects
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2. TV or radio covering: the outer casing of a television or stereo system, especially the wooden casing of an old-fashioned model
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3. government leader's advisers: a group of senior officials appointed by a president, prime minister, or other government leader to advise on policy
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4. private room: a small private room
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adjective |
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for display in cabinet: small or decorative enough to be displayed in a cabinet
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| [Mid-16th century. < French, "small room" < Old Picard cabine "room for gambling"] |
