Thorax (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Meaning ²

The middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Meaning ³

The part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

• Chest
• Pectus

Hyponyms

• Bust