Definition of Chest
-
(n.) A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.
-
(n.) A coffin.
-
(n.) The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.
-
(n.) A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.
-
(n.) A tight receptacle or box, usually for holding gas, steam, liquids, etc.; as, the steam chest of an engine; the wind chest of an organ.
-
(v. i.) To deposit in a chest; to hoard.
-
(v. i.) To place in a coffin.
-
(n.) Strife; contention; controversy.
Antonyms of Chest
No Antonyms Found.
Homophones of Chest
No Homophones Found.