chest

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a large, strong box with a lid, often used for keeping things safe or for shipping goods.

n. a large, heavy container with a lid, typically made of wood or metal, used for storage or transport.

“The old wooden chest in the attic was filled with dusty books and clothes.”

“The museum displayed a sixteenth-century sea chest, reinforced with iron bands to protect the valuables of sailors during long voyages.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Formal

n. a polite or indirect way to talk about a woman's breasts.

n. a euphemistic reference to the female breasts, often used in medical or formal contexts to avoid more blunt terminology.

“The doctor asked her if she had noticed any changes in her chest area.”

“In certain formal or clinical descriptions, the term chest is preferred over more anatomical or colloquial words when referring to female patients.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Sports

v. to hit or control a ball using the front of your body.

v. to intercept, control, or propel a ball using the upper torso.

“The player managed to chest the ball down before taking a shot at the goal.”

“The striker expertly chested the high pass into his own path, maintaining momentum despite the pressure from the opposing defenders.”