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arkku — meaning in English

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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.
  • footlocker noun A sturdy rectangular trunk kept at the foot of a bed for storing personal belongings, often used in military barracks or dormitories.

Senses

arkku 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.
  • footlocker A long, rectangular trunk or similar container that lies flat on the floor, especially one used for personal belongings and kept at the foot of a bed, commonly used in barracks and dormitories.

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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