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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

  1. noun A piece of armor that protects the chest.
  2. noun A strap of horse tack that stops the saddle from sliding backward.

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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