Clues for the word "THORAX"
We've had 33 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 62 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Penny Dell Daily crossword on March 31, 2025.
Definition of thorax
- n. - The part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen, containing that part of the body cavity the walls of which are supported by the dorsal vertebrae, the ribs, and the sternum, and which the heart and lungs are situated; the chest.
- n. - The middle region of the body of an insect, or that region which bears the legs and wings. It is composed of three united somites, each of which is composed of several distinct parts. See Illust. in Appendix. and Illust. of Coleoptera.
- n. - The second, or middle, region of the body of a crustacean, arachnid, or other articulate animal. In the case of decapod Crustacea, some writers include under the term thorax only the three segments bearing the maxillipeds; others include also the five segments bearing the legs. See Illust. in Appendix.
- n. - A breastplate, cuirass, or corselet; especially, the breastplate worn by the ancient Greeks.
Referring Clues
- Trunk section
- Middle of an insect
- Body section
- Chest
- Where the heart is
- Insect section
- Insect body part
- Insect's middle
- Insect midsection
- Chest area
- Bug's midsection
- Forebody
- Human chest
- Part of an insect's body that holds the legs
- Insect's midsection
- Part of the human torso between neck and diaphragm
- Part of the body between neck and abdomen
- Part of human torso between neck and diaphragm
- Part of the body between the head and abdomen
- Scandinavian blade cut part of body
- Middle section of an insect
- Try to catch hockey initially, or a bit of some cricket, perhaps?
- Part of insect bearing legs and wings
- Middle of a bee, for example
- Part of the body containing 3
- Hammer-wielder taking short chopper to chest
- God's weapon chest
- Neck-abdomen connection
- Hammer thrower has a number on his chest
- Between the neck and belly
- Part of the anatomy of a girl of ten
- One's personal part ribbed all round
- Middle part of an insect's body
Last Seen In
- Penny Dell Daily - March 31, 2025
- Evening Standard Cryptic - January 27, 2025
- Penny Dell Daily - November 04, 2024
- Evening Standard Cryptic - September 25, 2024
- Penny Dell Daily - August 12, 2024
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - May 22, 2024
- USA Today - September 06, 2017
- Guardian Quick - May 09, 2017
- Netword - September 18, 2016
- Guardian Quick - August 29, 2016
- New York Times - March 30, 2016
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - March 11, 2016
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - August 26, 2015
- LA Times - June 15, 2015
- Guardian Quick - January 10, 2015
- New York Times - October 02, 2014
- King Syndicate - Eugene Sheffer - July 25, 2014
- Washington Post - June 12, 2014
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - December 01, 2013
- Netword - November 28, 2013
- Guardian Quick - August 19, 2013
- LA Times - July 20, 2013
- Guardian Cryptic - July 02, 2013
- Pat Sajack's Code Letter - March 25, 2013
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - April 14, 2012
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - January 30, 2012
- Guardian Quick - December 24, 2011
- King Syndicate - Thomas Joseph - November 07, 2011
- Netword - October 19, 2011
- Washington Post - September 19, 2011
- And in 32 more crossword puzzles...