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Definition of pectoral
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: something worn on the breast
2
: pectoral muscle
pectoral
adjectiveDefinition of pectoral (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of, situated in or on, or worn on the chest
2
: coming from the breast or heart as the seat of emotion
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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Hinch said Correa and Sanchez are done for the month because of the nature of their injuries – back discomfort for Correa, a sore right pectoral for Sanchez – and the approach of the September expanded rosters.
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David Barron, Houston Chronicle, "Astros' Carlos Correa, Aaron Sanchez out until September," 21 Aug. 2019
Williams and Tartt have yet to practice this week for a defense that lost starting inside linebacker Kwon Alexander (torn pectoral) for the season in October.
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Eric Branch, SFChronicle.com, "Slew of injuries could put hurt on 49ers’ second-ranked defense," 12 Dec. 2019
The latest such example was revealed by Pete's go-to tattoo artist, London Reese, who posted a photo of a shirtless Pete on Instagram featuring a giant shark on his left pectoral.
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Dan Barna, Teen Vogue, "Pete Davidson's New Shark Tattoo Covers His Old One," 28 Aug. 2018
Harbour had a breakout role last year as the slovenly sheriff in Stranger Things, where his pectorals were not necessarily in danger of ripping through his shirt.
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Sarah Rense, Esquire, "David Harbour Looks Insane as Hellboy. Here's How He Did It.," 18 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
This is the second major blow to the White Sox outfield this season, after Eloy Jimenez suffered a torn pectoral tendon at the very end of spring training.
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Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, "Three Strikes: AL Central teams might have to lean on untested rookies," 4 May 2021
Eloy Jiménez is expected to miss most of the season after rupturing his left pectoral tendon in an exhibition game.
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Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, "Yankees-Astros MLB 2021 live stream (5/4): How to watch online, TV info, time," 4 May 2021
The White Sox were already without slugging outfielder Eloy Jiménez, who is expected to miss most of the season after rupturing his left pectoral tendon in spring training.
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Andrew Seligman, ajc, "White Sox's Robert could miss rest of year with hip injury," 4 May 2021
Sternes was researching studying shark’s pectoral fins, trying to understand their purpose.
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Los Angeles Times, "Drones show California’s great white sharks are closer — and more common — than you think," 4 May 2021
Chicago is already without LF Eloy Jiménez, who is expected to miss five to six months after rupturing his left pectoral tendon trying to make a leaping grab during an exhibition game March 24 against Oakland.
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Sarah Trotto, Star Tribune, "Ramirez, Hernandez homer as Indians blank White Sox 5-0," 2 May 2021
Terry Crews is known for his extremely muscular physique and signature move of shaking his pectoral muscles, but the star's love of fitness started out of survival.
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Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, "Terry Crews started lifting to protect himself from abusive dad: 'I thought I'd have to fight him'," 7 Apr. 2021
The eagle shark was likely a slow swimmer that used its tail fin to propel itself and its pectoral fins to maneuver—and maybe add extra speed.
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Gretchen Vogel, Science | AAAS, "This eagle shark once soared through ancient seas near Mexico," 18 Mar. 2021
The high-speed wing clapping in some species requires extra fast and powerful wing pectoral muscles—which are highly sensitive to the male hormone androgen.
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Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "The genes behind the sexiest birds on the planet," 3 Mar. 2021
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pectoral
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of pectoral
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: relating to or located on the chest
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pec·to·ral
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Medical Definition of pectoral
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
: a medicinal substance for treating diseases of the respiratory tract
pectoral
adjectiveMedical Definition of pectoral (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of, relating to, or occurring in or on the chest
pectoral arch
2
: relating to or good for diseases of the respiratory tract
a pectoral syrup
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