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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
rareheartfelt 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
Located in or attached to the chest, as a pectoral fin or a pectoral muscle.
Other 51Թ Forms
- pectorally adverb
- interpectoral adjective
- postpectoral adjective
- prepectoral adjective
- subpectoral adjective
- ˈٴǰ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of pectoral1
Example Sentences
Hamstring and pectoral injuries prevented him from adding to the two appearances he made that summer, in which he took 10 wickets.
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.
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