θώρακας — meaning in English
thorakas
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English meaning
- breastplate noun A piece of armor that protects the chest.
- chest noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
- mail noun Letters, parcels, and other items sent through the postal system.
- thorax noun The part of the body between the neck and abdomen, containing the heart and lungs; also the cavity itself.
Senses
θώρακας is used for these senses in English:
- breastplate A piece of armor that covers the chest.
- chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
- chest A chest of drawers.
- cuirass A piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle.
- mail (uncountable, history) Armour consisting of metal rings linked together.
- rib cage (skeleton) A part of the skeleton within the thoracic area consisting of ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae.
breastplate — full definition
- noun A piece of armor that protects the chest.
- noun A strap of horse tack that stops the saddle from sliding backward.
chest — full definition
- noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
- noun A large, sturdy box with a lid, used for storage.
- noun A chest of drawers — a piece of furniture with stacked drawers for clothing.