camboose
Britishnoun
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a cabin built as living quarters for a gang of lumbermen
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an open fireplace in such a cabin
Etymology
Origin of camboose
C19: from Canadian French, from French cambuse hut, store, from Dutch kambuis
Example Sentences
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Crouching under the lee of the camboose, the young skipper found Bessie, Mrs. Vincent, and the two children, while the crew were clinging to the rigging of the bowsprit to prevent being washed overboard.
From Freaks of Fortune or, Half Round the World by Optic, Oliver
As none of the heat was lost, the effect was not only apparent, but most grateful, Roswell had looked into the vessels of the camboose while the fire was gathering head.
From The Sea Lions The Lost Sealers by Cooper, James Fenimore
Jack Tier and Josh were both passing to and fro, as is the wont of stewards, between the camboose and the cabin, the breakfast table being just then in the course of preparation.
From Jack Tier by Cooper, James Fenimore
My office was to be that of cook--by no means a very difficult task in that craft, the camboose consisting of two pots set in bricks, and the dishes being very simple.
From Ned Myers or, a Life Before the Mast by Cooper, James Fenimore
The camboose-house went also, at the last of these terrific seas; and nothing saved the camboose itself, but its great weight, added to the strength of its fastenings.
From Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" by Cooper, James Fenimore
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