"chest" | Definition and Related Words

chest

Noun

The part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates (synset 105560240)
is a type of: body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
subtypes:
- bust, female chest - the chest of a woman
- male chest - the chest of a man
has:
- breastbone, sternum - the flat bone that articulates with the clavicles and the first seven pairs of ribs
- thoracic aorta - a branch of the descending aorta; divides into the iliac arteries
- thoracic vein, vena thoracica - veins that drain the thoracic walls
- gall bladder, gallbladder - a muscular sac attached to the liver that stores bile (secreted by the liver) until it is needed for digestion
- area of cardiac dullness - a triangular area of the front of the chest (determined by percussion); corresponds to the part of the heart not covered by the lungs
- musculus pectoralis, pecs, pectoral, pectoral muscle, pectoralis - either of two large muscles of the chest
- chest cavity, thoracic cavity - the cavity in the vertebrate body enclosed by the ribs between the diaphragm and the neck and containing the lungs and heart
- breast, chest - the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
- rib cage - the bony enclosing wall of the chest
is a part of:
- craniate, vertebrate - animals having a bony or cartilaginous skeleton with a segmented spinal column and a large brain enclosed in a skull or cranium
- body, torso, trunk - the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
same as: pectus, thorax
Box with a lid;
Used for storage;
Usually large and sturdy (synset 103018359)
is a type of: box - a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
subtypes:
- ammunition chest, caisson - a chest to hold ammunition
- cedar chest - a chest made of cedar
- coffer - a chest especially for storing valuables
- hope chest, wedding chest - chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage
- pix, pix chest, pyx, pyx chest - a chest in which coins from the mint are held to await assay
- sea chest - a sailor's storage chest for personal property
- tea chest - chest for storing or transporting tea
- tool cabinet, tool case, tool chest, toolbox - a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
- toy box, toy chest - chest for storage of toys
- treasure chest - a chest filled with valuables
specific instances:
- ark, ark of the covenant - (Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
- pandora's box - (Greek mythology) a box that Zeus gave to Pandora with instructions that she not open it; she gave in to her curiosity and opened it; all the miseries and evils flew out to afflict mankind
has: lid - a movable top or cover (hinged or separate) for closing the opening at the top of a box, chest, jar, pan, etc.
The front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen (synset 105560921)
"he beat his breast in anger"

is a type of: external body part - any body part visible externally

subtypes: bosom - a person's breast or chest

is a part of: chest, pectus, thorax - the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

same as: breast
Furniture with drawers for keeping clothes (synset 103018908)
is a type of: article of furniture, furniture, piece of furniture - furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
subtypes:
- chiffonier, commode - a tall elegant chest of drawers
- highboy, tallboy - a tall chest of drawers divided into two sections and supported on four legs
- lowboy - a low chest or table with drawers and supported on four legs
has:
- drawer - a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
- shelf - a support that consists of a horizontal surface for holding objects
same as: bureau, chest of drawers, dresser

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