Meaning of chest In English

• 0 the upper front part of the body of humans and some animals, between the stomach and the neck, containing the heart and lungs:

  • He was shot in the chest at point blank range.

  • He folded his arms across his chest.

  • His shirt was open to the waist revealing a very hairy chest.

  • She went to the doctor complaining of chest pains.

• 1 a large, strong box, usually made of wood, used for storing goods or possessions or for moving possessions from one place to another:

  • Her books and clothes were packed into chests and shipped across to Canada.

• 2 the upper front part of the body of humans and some animals, between the stomach and the neck, enclosing the heart and lungs:

  • He folded his arms across his chest.

• 3 a large, strong box, usually made of wood, which is used for storing valuable goods or possessions or for moving possessions from one place to another