pectoral
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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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As part of her treatment, Sharkie received 24/7 care that included medicine and antibiotics, physical therapy and treatment for her wounds on her body and right pectoral flipper. — Gabrielle Russon, OrlandoSentinel.com, "SeaWorld: Good news animal story — 'Sharkie' the dolphin set free," 2 July 2018 Souza was put on the disabled list on May 22 with a right pectoral strain. — azcentral, "Arizona Diamondbacks' Steven Souza Jr. returning to lineup vs. San Diego Padres," 5 July 2018 Price partially tore his left pectoral at the NFL combine in February. — Tim Bielik, cleveland.com, "2018 NFL Draft: See which Ohio State Buckeyes were picked and when," 27 Apr. 2018 Linebacker Jack Cichy, who missed the final seven games of the 2016 season (torn pectoral) and all of last season (torn ACL) was taken by Tampa Bay in the sixth round, No. 202 overall. — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The Raiders made cornerback Nick Nelson the first of five Wisconsin players drafted," 28 Apr. 2018 Ohio State center Billy Price rupture his pectoral at the Combine. — Profootballdoc, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top 10 medical concerns in NFL draft," 26 Apr. 2018 They were ranked first in total defense a year ago, but had injuries this season that affected their ability to rush the passer as defensive end J.J. Watt broke his leg and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus tore his pectoral. — Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle, "Titans hire Mike Vrabel as head coach," 20 Jan. 2018 What actually ensues along the way: battles with killer eels, campfire songs and Johnson bouncing berries off his flexing pectorals. — Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, "Every Dwayne Johnson movie character (including 'Rampage'), definitively ranked," 12 Apr. 2018 They were ranked first in total defense a year ago, but had injuries this season that affected their ability to rush the passer as defensive end J.J. Watt broke his leg and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus tore his pectoral. — Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle, "Titans hire Mike Vrabel as head coach," 20 Jan. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Batfish use their pectoral, or side-fins, as 'legs' to 'crawl' on the seafloor to feed on worms, and small crustaceans and fish. — Jennifer Earl, Fox News, "Bizarre deep sea creature washes up on Texas beach, puzzles park rangers," 19 June 2018 Advice: Ohio State C Billy Price could be one of this draft's steals depending on how much his combine pectoral injury knocks his stock down. — Nate Davis, USA TODAY, "Three and out: Kansas City Chiefs' 2018 NFL draft needs, prospect fits," 5 Apr. 2018 There was only one injury in his whole career – a pectoral tear – that put him on injured reserve in 2008. — Lori Nickel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Former Packers defensive end Cullen Jenkins now turns to CBD oil for pain treatment," 29 Mar. 2018 This occasion marks her second Grand Slam tournament since giving birth, as the tennis star reached the fourth round of the French Open before having to withdraw due to a pectoral injury, ahead of a match against old rival Maria Sharapova. — Temi Adebowale, Harper's BAZAAR, "Serena Williams Just Won Her First Wimbledon Match Since Becoming a Mom," 2 July 2018 The Southeast is home to over a quarter of all butt implants, calf augmentations, and pectoral implants. — Macaela Mackenzie, Allure, "How Plastic Surgery Trends Are Often Influenced by Where You Live," 22 June 2018 On Monday, Serena Williams withdrew from her high-profile clash with Maria Sharapova due to a pectoral injury and Lesia Tsurenko quit after two games of her encounter with Garbine Muguruza because of a leg injury. — Ravi Ubha, CNN, "Ailing Novak Djokovic upset by inspired Marco Cecchinato at French Open," 5 June 2018 Norris said that a pectoral injury typically is not caused by a lack of play and often occurs when balls get really heavy, especially when the weather is damp and rainy. — Sandra Harwitt, USA TODAY, "What's next for Serena Williams after pulling out of French Open due to injury?," 4 June 2018 Souza, 29, originally suffered the pectoral injury on March 21 when diving for a ball in right field, and was on the disabled list from March 26 - May 2. — azcentral, "Arizona Diamondbacks place Steven Souza Jr. on disabled list for second time," 22 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pectoral.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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pectoral
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of pectoral
: relating to or located on the chest
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pectoral
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Medical Definition of pectoral
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : a pectoral part or organ especially : pectoralis
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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