thorax

noun
UK: /ˈθɔːræks/
US: /ˈθɔːræks/

  1. The part of the body of an animal between the neck and the abdomen.

    1. The thorax of the insect has six legs attached to it.
    2. The doctor examined the patient's thorax to check for any abnormalities.

  2. In insects, the middle of the three sections of the body, between the head and the abdomen, where the wings and legs are attached.

    1. The bee's thorax is clearly segmented and covered in tiny hairs.
    2. Scientists study the insect thorax to understand the evolution of flight.

Synonyms

chest breast body

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "thorax" in English means: The part of the body of an animal between the neck and the abdomen., In insects, the middle of the three sections of the body, between the head and the abdomen, where the wings and legs are attached..

The phonetic transcription of "thorax" is /ˈθɔːræks/ in British English and /ˈθɔːræks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "thorax": chest, breast, body.

Example usage of "thorax": "The thorax of the insect has six legs attached to it.". More examples on the page.