Chestful: meaning, definitions and examples
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chestful
[ ˈtʃɛstfəl ]
quantity capacity
The term 'chestful' refers to a quantity that can fill a chest or is equivalent to the capacity of a chest. It is often used to measure things that can be physically contained within a chest, whether it’s tangible items or more abstract qualities like memories. The word is less commonly used in everyday language but can still convey a sense of fullness or abundance in a poetic or literary sense.
Synonyms
chest load, full chest.
Examples of usage
- He stored a chestful of old letters in the attic.
- The treasure was so vast, it filled more than one chestful.
- She packed a chestful of clothes for the trip.
Translations
Translations of the word "chestful" in other languages:
🇵🇹 peito cheio
🇮🇳 छाती भर
🇩🇪 Brust voller
🇮🇩 dada penuh
🇺🇦 грудна клітка повна
🇵🇱 pełna klatka piersiowa
🇯🇵 胸いっぱい
🇫🇷 poitrine pleine
🇪🇸 pecho lleno
🇹🇷 göğüs dolusu
🇰🇷 가슴 가득
🇸🇦 صدر مليء
🇨🇿 plná hruď
🇸🇰 plná hruď
🇨🇳 胸满
🇸🇮 polna prsa
🇮🇸 brjóstfullt
🇰🇿 кеуде толы
🇬🇪 გულით სავსე
🇦🇿 sinə dolu
🇲🇽 pecho lleno
Etymology
The word 'chestful' is derived from the combination of 'chest' and the suffix '-ful'. The base word 'chest' has its origins in Old English 'cēast,' meaning a box or trunk for storing items, which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *kastwō, referring to a container or storage device. The suffix '-ful' indicates the amount that can fill a space or container. Therefore, 'chestful' essentially denotes the quantity that fills a chest, indicating abundance or sufficiency in relation to a defined physical space. This term may have historical roots in trade or storage practices, where merchants and travelers would often rely on chests to carry their belongings. Its usage has decreased over the centuries, but it remains a descriptive term in certain contexts.