pectoral
Collocations
4ADJ.
gold, poitrinal
VERB + PECTORAL
work
PECTORAL + NOUN
agostini, breast, muscles, plate
ADV.
finally
Definitions
adj
Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
the pectoral muscles
Clad in red robes and a gold pectoral cross, Agostini finally lowered his gaze as he crossed the marble floor.
Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
But, in general, a few days' confinement, abstinence from flesh meat, and frequent sippings of some tepid pectoral drink, sufficed for the cure.
Having the breast conspicuously colored.
the pectoral sandpiper
noun
A pectoral fin.
Protective armor for a horse's breast.
The Poitrinal, Pectoral, or Breast Plate was formed of plates of metal rivetted together, which covered the breast and shoulders of the horse, it was commonly adorned with foliage, or other ornaments engraved or embossed.
A covering or protection for the breast.
A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.
A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — either of two large muscles of the chest
- pectoralis
- pecs
adjective — of or relating to the chest or thorax
- thoracic
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
5the pectoral muscles
WiktionaryClad in red robes and a gold pectoral cross, Agostini finally lowered his gaze as he crossed the marble floor.
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WiktionaryThe Poitrinal, Pectoral, or Breast Plate was formed of plates of metal rivetted together, which covered the breast and shoulders of the horse, it was commonly adorned with foliage, or other ornaments
WiktionaryTo work your pectoral muscles try doing thirty push-ups.
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