thorax

Definitions

1. The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.
2. chest; the front of the thorax
3. The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.
4. breast (of a woman)
5. breast, heart; seat of the emotions, feelings, etc.
6. valor, strength, fortitude

Equivalents

Examples

“Holonyms: torso, trunk < body”

“Meronym: chest”

“Holonym: body”

“Meronyms: prothorax, mesothorax, metathorax”

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