1. The part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
   "He placed his hand on his chest as he recited the pledge";
   - thorax, pectus
    
2. Box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
   "He kept his tools in an old wooden chest"
    
3. Furniture with drawers for keeping clothes
   "She organized her socks and underwear in the top drawer of the chest of drawers";
   - chest of drawers, bureau [N. Amer], dresser [N. Amer]
    
4. The front of the body from the neck to the abdomen
   "he beat his chest in anger";
   - breast

Derived forms: chests

Type of: article of furniture, body part, box, external body part, furniture, piece of furniture

Part of: body, craniate, torso, trunk, vertebrate

Encyclopedia: Chest, Lungs and Liver