barrel-chested


bar·rel–chest·ed

adj \ˈber-əl-ˌches-təd, ˈba-rəl-\

Definition of BARREL-CHESTED

: having a large rounded chest <a barrel–chested athlete>

First Known Use of BARREL-CHESTED

1926

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