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Chest — (ch[e^]st), n. [OE. chest, chist, AS. cest, cist, cyst, L. cista, fr. Gr. ki sth. Cf. {Cist}, {Cistern}.] 1. A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth. [1913 Webster] Heaps of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chest of drawers — Chest Chest (ch[e^]st), n. [OE. chest, chist, AS. cest, cist, cyst, L. cista, fr. Gr. ki sth. Cf. {Cist}, {Cistern}.] 1. A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chest of drawers — chest′ of drawers′ n. fur a piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers in a frame, often set on short legs, for holding clothing, household linens, etc • Etymology: 1670–80 … From formal English to slang
chest of drawers — ► NOUN ▪ a piece of furniture consisting of an upright frame into which drawers are fitted … English terms dictionary
chest of drawers — n. an article of furniture, as for a bedroom, consisting of a frame containing a set of drawers, as for keeping clothing … English World dictionary
chest of drawers — Furniture. a piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers in a frame set on short legs, or feet, for holding clothing, household linens, etc. [1670 80] * * * ▪ furniture type of furniture developed in the mid 17th century from a chest with… … Universalium
chest — n. 1 a large strong box, esp. for storage or transport e.g. of blankets, tea, etc. 2 a the part of a human or animal body enclosed by the ribs. b the front surface of the body from neck to waist. 3 a small cabinet for medicines etc. 4 a the… … Useful english dictionary
chest of drawers — noun a piece of furniture used for storage, consisting of an upright frame into which drawers are fitted … English new terms dictionary
chest of drawers — noun a piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers fitted into a frame, used for storing clothing, etc …
Bomb chest — Chest Chest (ch[e^]st), n. [OE. chest, chist, AS. cest, cist, cyst, L. cista, fr. Gr. ki sth. Cf. {Cist}, {Cistern}.] 1. A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
