Pectoral

/ˈpɛk.tə.ɹəl/ · adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest..

Definitions by Sense

1. Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
2. Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
3. (zoology) Having the breast conspicuously colored.
4. A pectoral fin.
5. Protective armor for a horse's breast.
6. A covering or protection for the breast.
7. A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.
8. (ecclesiastical) A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.

Example Sentences

the pectoral muscles

Clad in red robes and a gold pectoral cross, Agostini finally lowered his gaze as he crossed the marble floor.

... footballers, fashionable Counsel, corrupt parliamentarians, glistening Under Secretaries from helpful Whitehall Ministries, Greek shipowners, cockney hairdressers, unlisted maharajahs, drunk magistrates, venal mayors, ruling princes of countries that have ceased to exist, prelates in suède boots and pectoral crosses...

But, in general, a few days' confinement, abstinence from flesh meat, and frequent sippings of some tepid pectoral drink, sufficed for the cure.

the pectoral sandpiper

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.

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