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A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a
trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth. |
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A coffin. |
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The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone;
the thorax. |
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A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are
transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains. |
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A tight receptacle or box, usually for holding gas, steam,
liquids, etc.; as, the steam chest of an engine; the wind chest of an
organ. |
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To deposit in a chest; to hoard. |
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To place in a coffin. |
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Strife; contention; controversy. |