: coming from the breast or heart as the seat of emotion
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Williams will help ease a lot of fears with both starting cornerbacks, Marcus Peters (knee) and Marlon Humphrey (pectoral), returning from major season-ending injuries a year ago. Mike Preston, baltimoresun.com, 16 Mar. 2022 Gregory had the tattoo imprinted on his right forearm, while Michael has it above his left pectoral. Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, 9 Jan. 2022 Safety Charles Washington was activated from the IR in addition to Edmonds, and cornerback Robert Alford (pectoral) was placed on that list with Hopkins. Bob Mcmanaman, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2021 Roethlisberger is expected to play despite battling pectoral, hip and right shoulder issues. Colleen Kane, chicagotribune.com, 8 Nov. 2021 Coach Mike Tomlin said that Roethlisberger is dealing with an injury to his left pectoral, leaving his participation in practice this week in question.BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2021 In 2019 Robert Alford suffered a tibia fracture and in 2020 tore his chest pectoral. Kamryn Walker, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2021 The loss of second-year tackle Hakeem Adeniji (pectoral) hurts the team’s depth at tackle. Tyler Dragon, The Enquirer, 27 July 2021 The Sox are already without two starting outfielders, Luis Robert (hip) and Eloy Jimenez (pectoral), who have long-term injuries. Megan Ryan, Star Tribune, 17 May 2021
Adjective
The news was not so encouraging for T.J. Watt, as the reigning defensive of player of the year is expected to miss approximately six weeks with a pectoral injury suffered Sunday against the Bengals. Jim Mcbride, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 On Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Watt’s pectoral injury wasn’t as bad as initially thought, but the 2021 NFL Defensive NFL Player of the Year would miss at least one game. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022 Watt walked off the field while gesturing toward his left shoulder and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game with a possible pectoral injury, according to NFL Network's Mike Giardi. Richard Morin, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 Watt, the Defensive Player of the Year, left the field and headed to the locker room shortly before the game went to overtime with a pectoral injury. Mitch Stacy, ajc, 11 Sep. 2022 McDaniel was asked about the status of safety Eric Rowe with a pectoral injury and outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, listed on the injury report as working through an illness after having his appendix removed nearly three weeks ago. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 Galette also suffered an offseason pectoral-muscle injury while lifting weights and missed nearly all of New Orleans’ OTAs and minicamp before being released. Mark Inabinett | Minabinett@al.com, al, 24 Aug. 2022 Samuel and Saladino say that machine presses now provide plenty of pectoral punch to include them in your chest training, especially if the rest of your training is focused on free weights and 'functional' movements. Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 22 June 2022 Dierdorff said officials do not know what type of catfish stung the child, but catfish sharp barbs on their dorsal and pectoral fins should be avoided. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 21 June 2022 See More
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Etymology
Adjective
Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin pectoralis, from pector-, pectus breast; akin to Tocharian A päśšäm breasts, Old Irish ucht breast