Meaning & Definition of Chest in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen.

  Example Sentence: He clutched his chest in pain.

• Definition: A strong, solid box used for storing valuables.

  Example Sentence: She opened the old chest to reveal her grandmother's treasures.

• Definition: In chess, a form of strategy or method.

  Example Sentence: He played a brilliant chest move to checkmate his opponent.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English: from Old English ‘cest’, of Germanic origin.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• chest of drawers: A piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes.
• heavy chest: A box that is difficult to lift due to its weight.
• bare chest: The part of the body with no clothing covering it.

Translations

• Spanish: cofre

• French: coffre

• German: Kiste

• Russian: сундук

Related Words

• breast: The front part of the body, often synonymous with chest.

• thorax: The part of the body that lies between the neck and the abdomen.

Slang Meanings of chest

• Meaning: Refers to a man's physique, particularly his muscular build.

  Example Sentence: He's got a real chest on him from all the workouts.

• Meaning: Used to describe large breasts.

  Example Sentence: She has a full chest that turns heads.