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baú — 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.
  • trunk verb To cut something short or reduce it drastically.

Senses

baú is used for these senses in English:

  • chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
  • saddlebag A covered pouch, usually one of a pair, laid across the back of a horse, donkey, or mule behind its saddle, or hanging over the rear wheel of a motorcycle; often made of leather or (on a motorcycle) a rigid material.
  • trunk A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.

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.

trunk — full definition

  1. verb To cut something short or reduce it drastically.
  2. verb In telecoms, to carry many signals together over a shared set of lines.

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