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Definition of Chest
Pronunciation: chĕst | n. | 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. | (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. | | v. i. | 1. | To deposit in a chest; to hoard. | | 2. | To place in a coffin. | | n. | 1. | Strife; contention; controversy. |
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