cabin

  1. Noun.  (US) A small dwelling characteristic of the frontier, especially when built from logs with simple tools and not constructed by professional builders, but by those who meant to live in it.
  2. Noun.  (informal) A chalet or lodge, especially one that can hold large groups of people.
  3. Noun.  A compartment on land, usually comprised of logs.
  4. Noun.  A private room on a ship.
  5. Noun.  The interior of a boat, enclosed to create a small room, particularly for sleeping.
  6. Noun.  The passenger area of an airplane.
  7. Noun.  (rail transport, informal) a signal box.

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