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Chest

Webster's Dictionary

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(1):

(n.) The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.

(2):

(n.) 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.

(3):

(n.) A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.

(4):

(n.) A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.

(5):

(n.) A coffin.

(6):

(n.) Strife; contention; controversy.

(7):

(v. i.) To deposit in a chest; to hoard.

(8):

(v. i.) To place in a coffin.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Chest'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/chest.html. 1828.
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