cabin

noun

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1
as in hut
a small, simply constructed, and often temporary dwelling a small cabin that hikers along the Appalachian Trail use for overnight stays

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2
as in cottage
an often small house for recreational or seasonal use kept a cabin in the mountains for vacations during skiing season

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3
as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided an airplane cabin

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“Cabin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cabin. Accessed 28 Jan. 2023.

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