01 n. A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.
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A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.“Heaps of money crowded in the chest.” — Dryden.
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A coffin.[Obs.]“He is now dead and mailed in his cheste.” — Chaucer.
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3.
The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.
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4.
A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.(Com.)
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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.(Mech.)
Phrases & compounds
Bomb chest —
See under Bomb.
Chest of drawers —
a case or movable frame containing drawers.