chest
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,216 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,901 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates also: thorax, pectus
- box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
- the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen also: breast he beat his breast in anger
- furniture with drawers for keeping clothes also: chest of drawers, bureau, dresser
chest in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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And the little toad went and brought out a great chest.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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After this, I blocked up the doors with some boards, and an empty chest, turned the long way out.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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The furniture was knocked about, and a chest of drawers and two large trunks had been forced and broken open.
The Lerouge Case · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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She felt her reason disturbed, her energy giving way, a film before her eyes, the air failing to her heaving chest.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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So he pulled his stool up to a great chest full of gypsum to get a little repose by leaning against it.
The Emperor — Volume 02 · Georg Ebers · Chapter 1