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Chest
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English
Etymology
From Old English cest 'box', from Latin cista, from Greek kistē 'basket/hamper'
Noun
chest
- (anatomy) The portion of the body from the base of the neck to the top of the abdomen; the thorax .
Synonyms
Translations
- poitrine f
- Brust f
- חזה m
- petto m
- klatka f piersiowa
- грудь (grud')
- hruď f, hrudník m
- pecho m
Related terms
- chest cold
- chest pass
- chesty
Noun
chest
- A large, strong box with a lid which may be secured
- Chest of drawers
Translations
- Polish: (1) kufer m, skrzynia f; (2) komoda f
- Slovak debna f, (1) truhla f (1); bielizník m (2)
Related terms
- chest of drawers
- hope chest
- treasure chest
- war chest
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