chest

US /tʃest/

UK /tʃest/

1.

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

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He felt a sharp pain in his chest.

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She held the baby close to her chest.

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thorax breast bust

2.

a large strong box, typically made of wood, used for storage or transport

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He kept his old letters in a wooden chest.

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The pirates buried the treasure chest on the island.

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box trunk coffer

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chest of drawers chest pass get something off your chest keep your cards close to your chest