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  1. 1. n. A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A coffin. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. 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. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. i. To deposit in a chest; to hoard. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. i. To place in a coffin. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. Strife; contention; controversy. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates Source: wordnet
  10. 10. n. box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen Source: wordnet
  12. 12. n. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes Source: wordnet

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