barrel-chested
having a broad, prominent chest or thorax.
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How to use barrel-chested in a sentence
It was wielded by a red-haired, red-bearded, barrel-chested giant whose blue-green eyes were as cold as death.
The Syndic | C.M. KornbluthThe Phantom pointed a finger at a tall, barrel-chested man at the end of the line.
The Gray Phantom's Return | Herman LandonOne of them, barrel-chested and somewhat pompous in his manners, seemed to be a representative of the district attorneys office.
The Gray Phantom | Herman LandonTee turned and saw a barrel-chested red-haired giant holding up a drink in the immemorial bar toast.
Faithfully Yours | Lou TabakowLester gave her a hug, and it smelled of the old days and the old Lester, the giant, barrel-chested pre-fatkins Lester.
Makers | Cory Doctorow
British Dictionary definitions for barrel-chested
having a large rounded chest
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