chest

A2
Pronunciation
/t͡ʃɛst/
/t͡ʃɛst/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.

Example Sentences
  • The clothes are kept in a chest.
2 Definition

A coffin.

3 Definition

The place in which public money is kept; a treasury.

Example Sentences
  • You can take the money from the chest.
4 Definition

A chest of drawers.

5 Definition

The portion of the front of the human body from the base of the neck to the top of the abdomen; the thorax. Also the analogous area in other animals.

Example Sentences
  • She had a sudden pain in her chest.
6 Definition

A hit or blow made with one's chest.

Example Sentences
  • He scored with a chest into the goal.
7 Definition

Debate; quarrel; strife; enmity.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To hit with one's chest (front of one's body)

2 Definition

To deposit in a chest.

3 Definition

To place in a coffin.