| abdomen |
the part of the body between the chest and the hips. The abdomen contains the stomach, intestines, and liver. [1/2 definitions] |
| acne |
a skin condition that makes pimples appear on the face, back, or chest. It happens when oil glands in the skin are blocked. |
| ark |
in the Bible, a chest carried by the ancient Hebrews. The ark contained the two stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments were written. [1/2 definitions] |
| back |
the part of the body of a human or animal that is on the opposite side from the chest and between the neck and hips. [1/10 definitions] |
| bosom |
the front part of a human being's chest, especially that of a woman. [1/2 definitions] |
| breast |
the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach; chest. [2 definitions] |
| breastbone |
the flat bone located in the center of the chest. A person's ribs on both sides of the chest are joined to the breastbone. |
| bureau |
a chest of drawers. [1/3 definitions] |
| bust1 |
a sculpture or statue that shows the upper part of the human body from the head to the shoulders or chest. |
| centaur |
a creature in Greek mythology that has the head, arms, and chest of a man and the trunk and legs of a horse. |
| CPR |
a method of reviving heart attack victims by breathing into the mouth and applying strong, rhythmic pressure to the chest. "CPR" is an abbreviation of "cardiopulmonary resuscitation." |
| diaphragm |
a wall of muscle that separates the chest and abdomen in humans and certain animals. [1/2 definitions] |
| dungaree |
(plural) a British word for loose-fitting, heavy trousers with a bib that covers the chest, often worn over clothes for protection from soiling. This meaning of "dungarees" has a meaning similar to the American word "overalls." [1/3 definitions] |
| halter1 |
a woman's blouse that covers the chest and ties around the neck and back but leaves the rest of the upper body bare. [1/2 definitions] |
| lapel |
a front part of a coat or jacket that goes down the chest from the collar and is folded back. |
| locker |
a chest or cabinet that can be locked. |
| lung |
one of two organs in the chest that are used in breathing. Lungs are found in mammals, birds, reptiles, and some other animals. They bring oxygen to the body and get rid of carbon dioxide. |
| overalls |
loose-fitting, heavy trousers with a bib that covers the chest, often worn over clothes for protection from soiling. [1/2 definitions] |
| rib1 |
one of the set of bones that curve from the spine around the chest of a person or animal. [1/2 definitions] |
| safety belt |
a harness that fits across the lap and often the chest of a person riding in a car or airplane; seat belt. Safety belts are worn for protection. [1/2 definitions] |
| stomach |
the front part of the body below the chest; belly. [1/3 definitions] |