Definition of Chests. Meaning of Chests. Synonyms of Chests

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Definition of Chests

Chest
Chest Chest, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Chested.] 1. To deposit in a chest; to hoard. 2. To place in a coffin. [Obs.] He dieth and is chested. --Gen. 1. 26 (heading).
Chest
Chest Chest (ch[e^]st), n. [OE. chest, chist, AS. cest, cist, cyst, L. cista, fr. Gr. ki`sth. Cf. Cist, Cistern.] 1. A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth. Heaps of money crowded in the chest. --Dryden. 2. A coffin. [Obs.] He is now dead and mailed in his cheste. --Chaucer. 3. The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax. 4. (Com.) A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains. 5. (Mech.) 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. Bomb chest, See under Bomb. Chest of drawers, a case or movable frame containing drawers.

Meaning of Chests from wikipedia

- The thorax (pl.: thoraces or thoraxes) or chest is a part of the anatomy of mammals and other tetrapod animals located between the neck and the abdomen...
- stored in these chests include clothing, tools, keepsakes, and things for entertainment, such as books or cards. Most seaman's chests were decorated only...
- placement on the floor. Chests of drawers often come in 5-, 6-, and 7-drawer varieties, with either a single or a double top drawer. The chest illustrated in this...
- Saqqara dating from the Second Dynasty. Canopic chests had an important place in Egyptian culture. Canopic chests contained the internal organs (viscera) of...
- related to Medicine chests. "The ship's medicine chest". International medical guide for ships: including the ship's medicine chest. World Health Organization...
- Look up chest in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Chest most commonly refers to: The chest is a part of the anatomy of humans and various other animals...
- Barrel chest generally refers to a broad, deep chest found on a patient (or other person). A barrel chested person will usually have a naturally large...
- Today, some furniture makers refer to chests made to hold family heirlooms or general storage items as hope chests. A trousseau was a common coming-of-age...
- Renaissance times in Europe, low chests were often used as benches while taller chests were used as side tables. By placing a chest on the side on any kind of...
- the use of tea chests for shipping tea declined in the late 20th century. By the second decade of the 21st century, although tea chests were still used...