Definition of THORAX

thorax

Meanings

Plural: thoraces, thoraxes

Noun

  • the middle region of the body of an arthropod between the head and the abdomen
  • the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
  • part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs
  • The region of the mammalian body between the neck and abdomen as well as the cavity containing the heart and lungs.
  • The middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body to which the legs are attached.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin thorax, from Ancient Greek θώραξ (thṓrax, “a breastplate, cuirass, corslet”).

Synonyms

chest, pectus

Scrabble Score: 16

thorax is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
thorax is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thorax is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

thorax is a valid Words With Friends word