kiste — meaning in English

English meaning

• case noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
• chest noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.

Senses

kiste is used for these senses in English:

• case A box that contains or can contain a number of identical items of manufacture.
• chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.

case — full definition

1. noun A particular situation, instance, or set of facts.
2. noun A matter under legal, medical, or professional investigation.
3. noun A container, box, or covering designed to hold or protect something.
4. noun Grammar: the form a noun, pronoun, or adjective takes to show its role in a sentence.
5. verb To pack something into a case, or to observe a place closely before a robbery.

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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