στήθος — meaning in English

English meaning

• bosom noun A person's chest, especially a woman's breasts.
• 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.

Senses

στήθος is used for these senses in English:

• bosom A breast, one of a woman's breasts
• breast (anatomy) Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.
• breast (anatomy) The chest, or front of the human thorax.
• chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
• chest A chest of drawers.

bosom — full definition

1. noun A person's chest, especially a woman's breasts.
2. noun One's innermost feelings or private thoughts.
3. adj Describing a very close, intimate relationship, especially in "bosom friend."
4. verb To hold something close and protectively, or to hide it from view.

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.

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