Chest

1. A large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.
2. A coffin.
3. The part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.
4. (Com.) A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.
5. (Mech.) A tight receptacle or box, usually for holding gas, steam, liquids, etc.; as, the steam chest of an engine; the wind chest of an organ.
Bomb chest ,
See under Bomb.
Chest of drawers ,
a case or movable frame containing drawers.

1. To deposit in a chest; to hoard.
2. To place in a coffin.

1. Strife; contention; controversy.