Definition of breast

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Breast (n.) The fore part of the body, between the neck and the belly; the chest; as, the breast of a man or of a horse..

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Bosom :: Bosom (n.) Any thing or place resembling the breast; a supporting surface; an inner recess; the interior; as, the bosom of the earth..
Nuthatch :: Nuthatch (n.) Any one of several species of birds of the genus Sitta, as the European species (Sitta Europaea). The white-breasted nuthatch (S. Carolinensis), the red-breasted nuthatch (S. Canadensis), the pygmy nuthatch (S. pygmaea), and others, are American..
Sternum :: Sternum (n.) A plate of cartilage, or a series of bony or cartilaginous plates or segments, in the median line of the pectoral skeleton of most vertebrates above fishes; the breastbone..
Redbreast :: Redbreast (n.) The American robin. See Robin.
Wean :: Wean (a.) To accustom and reconcile, as a child or other young animal, to a want or deprivation of mother's milk; to take from the breast or udder; to cause to cease to depend on the mother nourishment..
Spangle :: Spangle (v. t.) To set or sprinkle with, or as with, spangles; to adorn with small, distinct, brilliant bodies; as, a spangled breastplate..
Redpoll :: Redpoll (n.) Any one of several species of small northern finches of the genus Acanthis (formerly Aegiothus), native of Europe and America. The adults have the crown red or rosy. The male of the most common species (A. linarius) has also the breast and rump rosy. Called also redpoll linnet. See Illust. under Linnet..
Plastron :: Plastron (n.) A piece of leather stuffed or padded, worn by fencers to protect the breast..
Belly :: Belly (n.) That part of the human body which extends downward from the breast to the thighs, and contains the bowels, or intestines; the abdomen..
Present :: Present (a.) To aim, point, or direct, as a weapon; as, to present a pistol or the point of a sword to the breast of another..
Chimney-breast :: Chimney-breast (n.) The horizontal projection of a chimney from the wall in which it is built; -- commonly applied to its projection in the inside of a building only.
Breast-high :: Breast-high (a.) High as the breast.
Redingote :: Redingote (n.) A long plain double-breasted outside coat for women.
Abreast :: Abreast (adv.) Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as, to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science..
Heave :: Heave (v. t.) To cause to swell or rise, as the breast or bosom..
Redbreast :: Redbreast (n.) The long-eared pondfish. See Pondfish.
Earlduck :: Earlduck (n.) The red-breasted merganser (Merganser serrator).
Stoled :: Stole (n.) A narrow band of silk or stuff, sometimes enriched with embroidery and jewels, worn on the left shoulder of deacons, and across both shoulders of bishops and priests, pendent on each side nearly to the ground. At Mass, it is worn crossed on the breast by priests. It is used in various sacred functions..
Sardius :: Sardius (n.) A precious stone, probably a carnelian, one of which was set in Aaron's breastplate..
Breastband :: Breastband (n.) A band for the breast. Specifically: (Naut.) A band of canvas, or a rope, fastened at both ends to the rigging, to support the man who heaves the lead in sounding..
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