Word Definition

Chest

  1. A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.
  2. The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.
  3. Strife; contention; controversy.
  4. To place in a coffin.
  5. 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.
  6. A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.
  7. To deposit in a chest; to hoard.
  8. A coffin.