rear compartment

collocation in English

meaningsofrearandcompartment

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rear
adjective[before noun]
uk
/rɪər/us
/rɪr/
at the back ...
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compartment
noun[C]
uk
/kəmˈpɑːt.mənt/us
/kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/
one of the separate areas inside a vehicle, especially ...
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(Definition ofrearandcompartmentfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Therearcompartmentof the tank was fractured and about 80 gallons of xylene spilled on to the road.
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A largerearcompartmentenables the storage of both cargo and communications equipment.
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Inside a new heating system was fitted and ducted to therearcompartment(although still notoriously ineffective).
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Trim lining in therearcompartmentis made of 24 carat gold, as are perfume dispensers and an intercom.
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The optional comfort seats in therearcompartmentare now also available in a three-seat version.
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Luggage space is limited, with very little space next to the spare wheel up front and with a tinyrearcompartment.
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Vehicles sold to the general public often have two bucket seats in the front compartment, and may contain more in arearcompartment.
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The normal hatch covers over therearcompartmentwere replaced by a circular radar mounting, with three supports for the radar turntable.
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The dual cowl has expressive flowing lines, finely drawn details in the egg-crate grille, and a retractablerearcompartmentwindshield.
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Additional side windows were fitted to therearcompartmentof the van and two small hammock type seats were added either side of the rear door facing inwards.
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The interior was highly refined, according to the requests of the private client, adding an innovative mobile platform to make better use of therearcompartment.
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