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Chest Bone

Description:

The chest bone, also known as the sternum, is a flat bone located in the middle of the chest. It plays a vital role in protecting the organs in the thoracic cavity and linking the ribs together.

Senses:

Sense 1:

As a noun, the chest bone refers to the large bone in the center of the chest, joining the rib bones. It is commonly divided into three parts: the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.

Example sentence: The doctor carefully examined the patient's chest bone for any signs of injury.

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Sense 2:

As an adjective, the chest bone describes something related to or affecting the sternum or chest area.

Example sentence: He suffered from a chest bone fracture after a severe fall.

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Sense 3:

As a verb, chest bone refers to the action of forcefully hitting someone with one's chest, often used in contact sports.

Example sentence: The football player chest boned his opponent, knocking him down.

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