strongroom
or strong room
[ strawng-room, -room, strong- ]
/ ˈstrɔŋˌrum, -ˌrʊm, ˈstrɒŋ- /
noun
a fireproof, burglarproof room in which valuables are kept.
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Mapfabvisheen had trodden softly from the strongroom and thought himself safe.
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British Dictionary definitions for strongroom
strongroom
/ (ˈstrɒŋˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) /
noun
a specially designed room in which valuables are locked for safety
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