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borst — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • breast noun Either of the two organs on the front of a woman's chest that can produce milk.
  • chest noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
  • thorax noun The part of the body between the neck and abdomen, containing the heart and lungs; also the cavity itself.

Senses

borst is used for these senses in English:

  • breast The figurative seat of the emotions, feelings etc.; one’s heart or innermost thoughts.
  • breast A choice cut of poultry, especially chicken or turkey, taken from the bird’s breast; also a cut of meat from other animals, breast of mutton, veal, pork.
  • chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
  • thorax (anatomy) The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.

breast — full definition

  1. noun Either of the two organs on the front of a woman's chest that can produce milk.
  2. noun The chest area of a person or animal.
  3. noun A cut of meat from the chest of poultry or other animals.

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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