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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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First Known Use of BARREL-CHESTED
1926
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