pectoral

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/pɛkˈtɔɹəl/ English

Definitions

noun

A pectoral fin.
Protective armor for a horse's breast.
A covering or protection for the breast.
A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.

adjective

Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.“the pectoral muscles”
Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
Having the breast conspicuously colored.“the pectoral sandpiper”

Related words

Synonyms

pectoralis pectoral muscle thoracic musculus pectoralis pecs pectoral medallion axil mammae chestly chestal boobular axillary prothoracic pleural chesty prosternal

Associated

fins girdle pelvic fin caudal coracoid sandpiper adipose serrated forelimb anal dorsal

Rhymes

electoral sectoral rectoral directoral inspector hill

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