4. (Com.) A case in which certain goods, as tea, opium, etc., are transported; hence, the quantity which such a case contains.
5. (Mech.) A tight receptacle or box, usually for holding gas, steam, liquids, etc.; as, the steam chest of an engine; the wind chest of an organ.
Bomb chest, See under Bomb. -- Chest of drawers, a case or movable frame containing drawers.
Chest (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Chested.] 1. To deposit in a chest; to hoard.