kiste — meaning in English

English meaning

• chest noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
• coffin noun A box in which a dead body is placed for burial.
• trunk verb To cut something short or reduce it drastically.

Senses

kiste is used for these senses in English:

• chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
• coffin A closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial.
• trunk A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.

chest — full definition

1. noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
2. noun A large, sturdy box with a lid, used for storage.
3. noun A chest of drawers — a piece of furniture with stacked drawers for clothing.

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