barrel–chested

adjective bar·rel–chest·ed \ˈber-əl-ˌches-təd, ˈba-rəl-\

of a man : having a large, round chest that usually suggests great strength

Full Definition of BARREL-CHESTED

: having a large rounded chest <a barrel–chested athlete>

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1926

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