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[tʃɛst], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
(e.g: she crossed her arms across her chest)
- a large strong box, typically made of wood and used for storage or transport
(e.g: an oak chest)
Phrases:
- get something off one's chest
- play one's cards close to one's chest
Origin
:
Old English cest, cyst, related to Dutch kist and German Kiste, based on Greek kistē ‘box’
[tʃɛst], (Verb)
Definitions:
- propel (the ball) by means of one's chest
(e.g: he chested the ball down)
Phrases:
- get something off one's chest
- play one's cards close to one's chest
Origin
:
Old English cest, cyst, related to Dutch kist and German Kiste, based on Greek kistē ‘box’
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