chest's

Belonging to thorax

Chest's is the possessive form of chest.

A chest is a box-like container, often with a lid, used for storage: The chest's lock was rusted shut.

Chest also refers to the front of the torso between the neck and abdomen: His chest's expansion showed he was breathing normally.

A hope chest's contents might include linens; a treasure chest's value lies in what it holds.

anatomy

ribcage

Bony chest enclosure

thorax · lungs · heart · diaphragm · torso · muscles · cavity · breathing · expansion · inhalation

storage

trunk

Main stem or storage

  • lidRemovable container cover
  • drawersSliding furniture compartments
  • cedarDurable, fragrant conifer

hope · treasure · wooden · antique · lockbox · compartment · blanket · heirloom · hinged · strongbox

medical

X-ray

Penetrating diagnostic beam

  • congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
  • painBodily or emotional distress
  • infectionPathogen invasion causing illness

tightness · cold · cough · pneumonia · bronchitis · auscultation · stethoscope · compression · CPR · angina

Opposites
body region (vertical position)

chest'sbelly's

Of the stomach

back's · stomach's · spine's

body region (front vs. back)

chest'sback's

Belonging to rear torso

spine's

container type (enclosed vs. open)

chest'sshelf's

Possessive of horizontal surface

table's

Phrases
Family

chest, chests, chested

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G