chest Antonyms
Meaning of chest
chest (n)
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
chest (n.)
A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.
A coffin.
The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.
A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.
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.
Strife; contention; controversy.
chest (v. i.)
To deposit in a chest; to hoard.
To place in a coffin.
chest Sentence Examples
- The pirate captain proudly thumped his chest, boasting of his buried treasure.
- The weight of the heavy backpack caused a tightness in her chest.
- He dug through the dusty attic chest, uncovering childhood memories.
- With a deep breath, she filled her chest with air and began her diving descent.
- The rhythmic thump of her heart echoed in her chest as she awaited the test results.
- The jeweler carefully placed the delicate necklace back into its velvet chest.
- The dog whined and pawed at his chest, seeking attention.
- The treasure map promised riches beyond imagination, hidden within a hidden chest.
- Shivering in the cold, she hugged herself tighter, trying to generate warmth in her chest.
- Tears welled up in her chest as she read the heartfelt letter.
FAQs About the word chest
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates, box with a lid; used for storage; usually large a
box, bin,locker, trunk, caddy, casket,crate, case, compartment, vault
No antonyms found.
The pirate captain proudly thumped his chest, boasting of his buried treasure.
The weight of the heavy backpack caused a tightness in her chest.
He dug through the dusty attic chest, uncovering childhood memories.
With a deep breath, she filled her chest with air and began her diving descent.
