Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
chest
IPA transcription: [tʃ'ɛst]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
thorax, chest, pectus
Meaning:
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
Synonyms:
chest
Meaning:
box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
Usage examples
'Here, at the chest.
He lay there, his chest heaving.
But what of the pressure on his chest?
"There is a chest yet unopened," said he, pointing.
And the little toad went and brought out a great chest.
CHEST--The chest, deep and capacious, but not too wide.
Throw it on the top of that chest; they won't see it there."
"He's gone to bed, and missis is putting him a plaster on his chest."
She had never been allowed to look at the treasures in the oak chest.
"Let go!" cried the hypnotist, thrusting an arm against Denton's chest.