chest
Translation
chest, box, coffer, chest of drawers
Examples
He has a pain in his chest.
He has a pain in his chest.
She found an old map in the treasure chest.
She found an old map in the treasure chest.
He put his socks in the chest of drawers.
He put his socks in the chest of drawers.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) chest the upper part of the human body He felt a sharp pain in his chest.
((a/the)) chest a large strong box for storing things The pirates buried a chest of gold.
((a)) chest of drawers a piece of furniture with drawers She keeps her clothes in a chest of drawers.
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Etymology
From Old English 'cest' meaning a large box. The meaning was later extended to the upper part of the torso.
Memory Tips
Picture a pirate's treasure chest, which is a large box. Then, think of your own chest as a 'box' that holds your heart and lungs.