a large box of wood, or other material, having, like a trunk, a lid, but no covering of skin, leather, or cloth.-a coffin.-the part of the body inclosed by the ribs and breastbone; the thorax.-a case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.-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.-to deposit in a chest; to hoard.-to place in a coffin.-strife; contention; controversy.