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chest

/t͡ʃɛst/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large box or container with a lid, used for storing or transporting things.

    - "He placed the books in the chest before securing it."
    - "The pirates hid their treasure in a chest buried on the island."
  • noun

    The human body part that contains the heart, lungs, and other vital organs.

    - "The patient underwent surgery on his chest."
    - "She felt a sharp pain in her chest after running up the stairs."
Pronunciation
  1. /t͡ʃɛst/



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Synonyms

trunk , breast
Rhymes
Words rhyming with chest
breast , beast , feast
Variants
List of all variants of chest that leads to same result
chest , chestful , chestfuls , chests , chestsful , chest of drawers , chest-thumping , chest-thumpings , blanket chest , blanket chests , community chest , community chests , hope chest , hope chests , sea chest , sea chests , slop chest , slop chests , steam chest , steam chests , war chest , war chests
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'ceast', from 'ceosan' meaning 'to contain'.

Trivia
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  1. The human chest measures approximately 24 inches around for an average adult.

  2. The word 'chest' is used in the phrase 'chest thumping' to describe boastful behavior.

Related Concepts
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  1. chest of drawers: A piece of furniture with multiple drawers used for storing clothing and other items.

  2. chest pain: Discomfort or pain in the chest that can be a symptom of various heart conditions or other medical issues.

Culture
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In literature and mythology, the chest is often used as a symbol of protection, secrecy, and treasure.

How to Memorize "chest"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large wooden box with a lid.
    - Visualize the human body with the chest region marked.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'chest' with 'treasure' when referring to a container.
    - Associate the word 'chest' with 'heart' when referring to the body part.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'chest' as 'C-H-E-S-T' for 'Container Holding Essential Stuff Treasured'.

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