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Noun

  1. 1

    chest width

    The area of an upper garment below the armpits that covers the chest and back.

    Korean definition: 윗옷의 겨드랑이 밑의 가슴과 등을 두르는 부분의 넓이.

    • The dress was too wide around the chest, so I took it in at the back.

    • Minjun has narrow shoulders, so ready-made suits don't fit well around the chest.

  2. 2

    inner chest pocket

    When wearing an upper garment, the gap between one's chest and the garment.

    Korean definition: 윗옷을 입었을 때 가슴과 옷 사이의 틈.

    • Manager Kim always carried his notebook in his inner chest pocket.

    • He carried a photo of his late father in his inner chest pocket.

  3. 3

    arms; bosom

    The chest when one holds something with both arms.

    Korean definition: 두 팔을 벌려서 안을 때의 가슴.

    • The boy hugged the shoes he got as a present to his chest and rejoiced.

    • My wife was holding the baby in her arms and gently patting its back.

  4. 4

    arms; bosom

    (figurative) A protective environment.

    Korean definition: (비유적으로) 보호를 받는 환경.

    • My daughter spent her childhood in her grandmother's warm arms.

    • Last year she put an end to her days as a vagrant and returned to the bosom of her family.