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chest

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: chest

1
 n
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
2
 n
box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: chest
1

n the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

Synonyms:
pectus, thorax
Types:
bust, female chest
the chest of a woman
male chest
the chest of a man
Type of:
body part
any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity

n the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen

Synonyms:
breast
Types:
bosom
a person's breast or chest
Type of:
external body part
any body part visible externally
2

n box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy

Examples:
Ark of the Covenant
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
Pandora's box
(Greek mythology) a box that Zeus gave to Pandora with instructions that she not open it; she gave in to her curiosity and opened it; all the miseries and evils flew out to afflict mankind
Types:
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ammunition chest, caisson
a chest to hold ammunition
cedar chest
a chest made of cedar
coffer
a chest especially for storing valuables
hope chest, wedding chest
chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage
pix, pix chest, pyx, pyx chest
a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay
sea chest
a sailor's storage chest for personal property
tea chest
chest for storing or transporting tea
tool cabinet, tool case, tool chest, toolbox
a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
toy box, toy chest
chest for storage of toys
treasure chest
a chest filled with valuables
Type of:
box
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

n furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

Synonyms:
bureau, chest of drawers, dresser
Types:
chiffonier, commode
a tall elegant chest of drawers
highboy, tallboy
a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
lowboy
a low chest or table with drawers and supported on four legs
Type of:
article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
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