pectoral

Everyday

1. adjective: Of or on the chest: "pectoral muscles". tree →
2. noun: The pectoral muscles of the chest, often called "pecs" (informal). tree →
3. (pectoral fin) One of the pair of fins on the sides of a fish, just behind the head. tree →
4. (church) A pectoral cross is a cross worn on the chest by bishops. tree →

In the lessons

In science and PE, pectoral muscles move your arms and shoulders; push-ups make them stronger. In biology, fish use pectoral fins to steer and stop. In church life, bishops wear a pectoral cross on a chain. Gym slang: "pecs".

Examples

• Push-ups build your pectoral muscles. tree →
• The fish used its pectoral fins to turn. tree →
• Sharks have big pectoral fins. tree →
• The bishop wore a gold pectoral cross. tree →
• "Look at my pecs!" joked my uncle at the beach. tree →
• Swimming works the pectorals and the shoulders. tree →

Note

Adjective and noun. "Pecs" is informal slang. Pronounced "PEK-tuh-rul". Fish have pectoral fins (sides) and a dorsal fin (back).