Pectoral

Quick meaning: Pectoral is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.

Meaning

Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

the pectoral muscles

the pectoral sandpiper

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

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

Word Forms

• pectorals

Synonyms for pectoral

Depending on context, synonyms include poitrel, thoracic, pectoralis.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pectoralis, thoracic, axil, mammae, chestly, chestal.

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