chest

Definitions


[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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