Chest vs. Pectus — What's the Difference?

The part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs and the breastbone; the thorax.

The breast, especially of a bird.

The front or ventral portion of this part

The breast of a bird.

A sturdy box with a lid and often a lock, used especially for storage.

The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

A small closet or cabinet with shelves for storing supplies

The treasury of a public institution.

The funds kept there.

A box for the shipping of certain goods, such as tea.

The quantity packed in such a box.

A sealed receptacle for liquid, gas, or steam.

A bureau; a dresser.

A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.

(obsolete) A coffin.

The place in which public money is kept; a treasury.

A chest of drawers.

(anatomy) The portion of the front of the human body from the base of the neck to the top of the abdomen; the thorax. Also the analogous area in other animals.

A hit or blow made with one's chest.

Debate; quarrel; strife; enmity.

To hit with one's chest (front of one's body)

(transitive) To deposit in a chest.

To place in a coffin.

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

A coffin.

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

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

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.

Strife; contention; controversy.

To deposit in a chest; to hoard.

To place in a coffin.

The part of the human body between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

Box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy

Furniture with drawers for keeping clothes