Looking for the meaning of the word CHEST in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CHEST with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Chest
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English cest, cyst, related to Dutch kist and German Kiste, based on Greek kistē ‘box’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃɛst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Short Definition:front of upper body
Examples:- she crossed her arms across her chest
- he was very well built, with a muscular chest
Definition:
a large strong box, typically made of wood and used for storage or transport
Short Definition:strong box
Examples:- an oak chest
Word: Chest
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
tʃɛst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
propel (the ball) by means of one's chest
Short Definition:propel with one's chest
Examples:- he chested the ball down
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