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pectoral
[ pek-ter-uhl ]
adjective
- of, in, on, or pertaining to the chest or breast; thoracic.
- worn on the breast or chest.
- proceeding from the heart or inner consciousness.
- Speech. (of a vocal quality) appearing to come from resonance in the chest; full or deep.
- of or for diseases of the lungs.
noun
- Anatomy. a pectoral part or organ, as a pectoral muscle.
- something worn on the breast for ornament, protection, etc., as a breastplate.
pectoral
/ ˈɛəə /
adjective
- of or relating to the chest, breast, or thorax
pectoral fins
- worn on the breast or chest
a pectoral medallion
- rare.heartfelt or sincere
noun
- a pectoral organ or part, esp a muscle or fin
- a medicine or remedy for disorders of the chest or lungs
- anything worn on the chest or breast for decoration or protection
pectoral
/ ĕ′ə-ə /
- Located in or attached to the chest, as a pectoral fin or a pectoral muscle.
Derived Forms
- ˈٴǰ, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- t·· adverb
- t·t· adjective
- Dz·t· adjective
- ·t· adjective
- ܲ·t· adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of pectoral1
Example Sentences
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu will miss the Six Nations with a pectoral injury, but surely has the credit in the back after a stellar year.
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu has been ruled out of the Six Nations after he picked up a pectoral muscle injury while training with Glasgow Warriors.
Pace bowler Tongue played in the home Ashes of 2023 and is working back to fitness from a pectoral injury that has kept him out of action for more than a year.
On offense, left tackle Rashawn Slater was sidelined with a strained pectoral muscle.
Her giant head and white pectoral fins - fringed with barnacles - are visible as she slowly floats beneath us.
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