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      chest
      noun
      (anatomy) The portion of the human body from the base of the neck to the top of the abdomen; the homologous area in some other animals.
      The front (anterior) surface of this portion of the torso.
      (euphemistic) A female human's breasts.
      A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
      A chest of drawers.
      The place in which public money is kept; a treasury.
      A hit or blow made with one's chest.
      Debate; quarrel; strife; enmity.
      (after a qualification) University of Chester, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate.
      (obsolete) A coffin.
      verb
      To hit with one's chest (front of one's body)
      (transitive) To deposit in a chest.
      (transitive, Africa) To handle, deal with.
      (transitive, obsolete) To place in a coffin.
      Roots
      kistechest- · Greek · box
      Synonyms for chest
      thoraxnbreastnbosomncofferntrunkncupboardnstrongboxnlockern
      Words related to chest
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