n. | 1. | One of the parts into which an inclosed portion of space is divided, as by partitions, or lines; |
2. | (Shipbuilding) One of the sections into which the hold of a ship is divided by water-tight bulkheads. |
Noun | 1. | compartment - a small space or subdivision for storage |
2. | compartment - a partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area |