Chest
noun
The front surface of a person's body from the neck to the abdomen.
He put his hand on his chest.
Often appears as...
- chest pain
- broad chest
noun
A large strong box, typically made of wood and used for storage or shipping.
She keeps her clothes in a wooden chest.
Often appears as...
- chest of drawers
- treasure chest
noun
A person's breasts.
I have chest discomfort and shortness of breath.
Often appears as...
- chest size
- bare chest
Usage tips
Medical
noun
The funds available to a person or organization.
The organization has a large chest of funds.
Often appears as...
- chest of funds
- war chest
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Formal
Financial
noun
The mood of a person.
He had a full chest after winning the award.
Often appears as...
- full chest
- open chest
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Idiomatic
noun
The front surface of a person's body from the neck to the abdomen.
He put his hand on his chest.
Often appears as...
- chest pain
- broad chest
noun
A large strong box, typically made of wood and used for storage or shipping.
She keeps her clothes in a wooden chest.
Often appears as...
- chest of drawers
- treasure chest
noun
A person's breasts.
I have chest discomfort and shortness of breath.
Often appears as...
- chest size
- bare chest
Usage tips
Medical
noun
The funds available to a person or organization.
The organization has a large chest of funds.
Often appears as...
- chest of funds
- war chest
Usage tips
Formal
Financial
noun
The mood of a person.
He had a full chest after winning the award.
Often appears as...
- full chest
- open chest
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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Pro Tip 1/3Human Anatomy
Often used when talking about health, breathing, or emotions.
He held his breath, feeling his chest rise and fall.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Sensations
Used to describe sensations like tightness, pain, or comfort.
A tight chest may indicate stress or anxiety.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Expressions
Can symbolize pride, courage, or other strong feelings.
She stood with her chest out, exuding confidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Human Anatomy
Often used when talking about health, breathing, or emotions.
He held his breath, feeling his chest rise and fall.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Sensations
Used to describe sensations like tightness, pain, or comfort.
A tight chest may indicate stress or anxiety.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Expressions
Can symbolize pride, courage, or other strong feelings.
She stood with her chest out, exuding confidence.
Pro Tip 1/3Human Anatomy
Often used when talking about health, breathing, or emotions.
He held his breath, feeling his chest rise and fall.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Sensations
Used to describe sensations like tightness, pain, or comfort.
A tight chest may indicate stress or anxiety.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Expressions
Can symbolize pride, courage, or other strong feelings.
She stood with her chest out, exuding confidence.
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How I held my breath for...
So, I got my hands on that chemical, filled the sink up with it, and stuck my face in the sink and tried to breathe that in, which was really impossible. It's basically like trying to breathe, as a doctor said, while having an elephant standing on your chest.
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The terrors of sleep...
of pressure on the chest or suffocation. While a few people experience sleep paralysis regularly and it may be linked to sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, many who experience an episode of sleep paralysis do so infrequently, perhaps only once in a lifetime.
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Barry Clifford: Pirate...
everything they said was transcribed by a court stenographer and one of the Pirates testified he said fifty pounds was added to every man share the money was kept in bags in chests between decks well what happens when that you know the
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How does asthma work? -...
or a wheeze. Soon, your chest feels tight. Your breathing speeds up and gets shallower, making you feel short of breath. These are common symptoms of an asthma attack. Around the world, more than 300 million people suffer from asthma,
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Why Shakespeare loved...
The next time you're in a heightened emotional situation, like the ones that make Shakespeare's characters burst into verse, put your hand over the left side of your chest. What do you feel? That's your heart beating in iambs.
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The Astronaut of the...
it has a really hairy chest and so it was nicknamed the hoff crab after david hasselhoff i mean really we get creative and it can often be quite fun going through that process because the deep ocean is such a
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Why do whales sing? -...
We don't know this for sure because it's essentially impossible to observe the internal organs of a living, singing whale, but we think that when a whale sings, muscular contractions in the throat and chest
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Giving checkmate is...
Thank You Julie question you said that you had to develop your own aggressive style to be successful in a male-dominated sport like like chest
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Bats Dodge Crocodile...
is water skimming the river's surface with their chests is refreshing but more importantly it collects water in the hairs
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Baby Whale Mistakes Boat...
it is said that when an adult sperm whale clicks at a diver it's like being kicked in the chest by a horse
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How I held my breath for...
So, I got my hands on that chemical, filled the sink up with it, and stuck my face in the sink and tried to breathe that in, which was really impossible. It's basically like trying to breathe, as a doctor said, while having an elephant standing on your chest.
Video examples
The terrors of sleep...
of pressure on the chest or suffocation. While a few people experience sleep paralysis regularly and it may be linked to sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, many who experience an episode of sleep paralysis do so infrequently, perhaps only once in a lifetime.
Video examples
Barry Clifford: Pirate...
everything they said was transcribed by a court stenographer and one of the Pirates testified he said fifty pounds was added to every man share the money was kept in bags in chests between decks well what happens when that you know the
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
or a wheeze. Soon, your chest feels tight. Your breathing speeds up and gets shallower, making you feel short of breath. These are common symptoms of an asthma attack. Around the world, more than 300 million people suffer from asthma,
Video examples
Why Shakespeare loved...
The next time you're in a heightened emotional situation, like the ones that make Shakespeare's characters burst into verse, put your hand over the left side of your chest. What do you feel? That's your heart beating in iambs.
Video examples
The Astronaut of the...
it has a really hairy chest and so it was nicknamed the hoff crab after david hasselhoff i mean really we get creative and it can often be quite fun going through that process because the deep ocean is such a
Video examples
Why do whales sing? -...
We don't know this for sure because it's essentially impossible to observe the internal organs of a living, singing whale, but we think that when a whale sings, muscular contractions in the throat and chest
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
Thank You Julie question you said that you had to develop your own aggressive style to be successful in a male-dominated sport like like chest
Video examples
Bats Dodge Crocodile...
is water skimming the river's surface with their chests is refreshing but more importantly it collects water in the hairs
Video examples
Baby Whale Mistakes Boat...
it is said that when an adult sperm whale clicks at a diver it's like being kicked in the chest by a horse
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Quote examples
Jens Lekman
Swedish Musician
A lot of people would write to me long stories from their lives, and I felt they were thinking of me as some sort of treasure chest to keep their secrets. I felt like sometimes they would tell me stories they wouldn't tell anybody else in the whole world. And I loved these stories.
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Ivan Moody
American Musician
My job consists of getting on stage and tearing my chest open and letting people into parts of my life that I would prefer to keep to myself. But I also think that's what connects me with a lot of our fans.
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Kellan Lutz
American Actor
You can't just build a huge chest and arms. You need to work out your body evenly. Otherwise, A, you'll look weird, and B, it's not the best for your body.
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King Diamond
Danish Musician
I have a braided metal wire going down the middle of my chest underneath my skin. I saw it on an X-ray of it; it looks like a piece of jewelry.
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Jrue Holiday
American Basketball Player
Obviously representing your country, having U.S.A. on your chest is one of the most important things you can do to give back to your country.
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Kelly Ripa
American Entertainer
I try to make my heart beat out of my chest, hard-core, once a day for at least a half hour. I think that's very important.
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Jim Brown
American Athlete
I was just a big guy running down with a big, deep pocket and little short stick putting it against my chest.
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Shaun King
American Writer
For my entire life, I have held the cards of my complicated family history very close to my chest.
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Uddhav Thackeray
It is not important to have a big chest. But you should have a heart in your chest.
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Sherlyn Chopra
All through my teenage life, I've had a flat chest.
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Jens Lekman
Swedish Musician
A lot of people would write to me long stories from their lives, and I felt they were thinking of me as some sort of treasure chest to keep their secrets. I felt like sometimes they would tell me stories they wouldn't tell anybody else in the whole world. And I loved these stories.
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Ivan Moody
American Musician
My job consists of getting on stage and tearing my chest open and letting people into parts of my life that I would prefer to keep to myself. But I also think that's what connects me with a lot of our fans.
Quote examples
Kellan Lutz
American Actor
You can't just build a huge chest and arms. You need to work out your body evenly. Otherwise, A, you'll look weird, and B, it's not the best for your body.
Quote examples
King Diamond
Danish Musician
I have a braided metal wire going down the middle of my chest underneath my skin. I saw it on an X-ray of it; it looks like a piece of jewelry.
Quote examples
Jrue Holiday
American Basketball Player
Obviously representing your country, having U.S.A. on your chest is one of the most important things you can do to give back to your country.
Quote examples
Kelly Ripa
American Entertainer
I try to make my heart beat out of my chest, hard-core, once a day for at least a half hour. I think that's very important.
Quote examples
Jim Brown
American Athlete
I was just a big guy running down with a big, deep pocket and little short stick putting it against my chest.
Quote examples
Shaun King
American Writer
For my entire life, I have held the cards of my complicated family history very close to my chest.
Quote examples
Uddhav Thackeray
It is not important to have a big chest. But you should have a heart in your chest.
Quote examples
Sherlyn Chopra
All through my teenage life, I've had a flat chest.
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