meaning of chest
1. A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.
2. A coffin.
3. The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.
4. A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc. , are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.
5. 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.
6. To deposit in a chest; to hoard.
7. To place in a coffin.
8. Strife; contention; controversy.
9. A rheumatic affection of the muscles of the breast and fore legs of a horse, affecting motion and respiration.
10. box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
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