bosom (n.)

  1. the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept; his bosom was bursting with the secret'

  2. a person's breast or chest

  3. cloth that covers the chest or breasts

  4. a close affectionate and protective acceptance; his willing embrace of new ideas; in the bosom of the family

    [ Syn: embrace ]

  5. the locus of feelings and intuitions; in your heart you know it is true; her story would melt your bosom

    [ Syn: heart ]

  6. either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman

    [ Syn: breast , knocker , boob , tit , titty ]

    bosom (v.)

  1. hide in one's bosom; She bosomed his letters'

  2. squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness; Hug me, please; They embraced; He hugged her close to him

    [ Syn: embrace , hug , squeeze ]

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