pectoral

Betekenis (Engels)

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.
2. (not-comparable) Relating to, or good for, diseases of the chest or lungs.
3. (not-comparable) Having the breast conspicuously colored.

Noun

1. A pectoral fin.
2. Protective armor for a horse's breast.
3. A covering or protection for the breast.
4. A breastplate, especially that worn by the Jewish high priest.
5. A clasp, cross, or ornamental square of cloth etc. worn upon the breast.
6. (historical) An ancient Egyptian item of jewelry worn upon the chest, often part of (or constituting) a necklace or collar.
7. A medicine for diseases of the chest organs, especially the lungs.

Concepten

thoracaal

borstvin

Synoniemen

thoracic

pectoral muscle

pectoralis

pecs

pectoral fin

musculus pectoralis

pectoral medallion

sternal

bosom

poitrel

brooch

chest

clasp

fin

half-length

pin

Stephen Marley

Vertalingen

pectoral

pettorale

pectoral

peitoral

torácico

torácico

θωρακικός

صدري

toracico

pectoral

thoracique

pektoral

επιστήθιος

Brust

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈpɛk.tə.ɹəl/

Etymologie (Engels)

All senses are ultimately from Latin pectorālis, but some may have come through Old French and Middle English.