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waist
[weyst]
noun
the part of the body in humans between the ribs and the hips, usually the narrowest part of the torso.
the part of a garment covering this part of the body.
the part of a one-piece garment covering the body from the neck or shoulders more or less to the waistline, especially this part of a woman's or child's garment.
a child's undergarment to which other articles of apparel may be attached.
the part of an object, especially a central or middle part, that resembles or is analogous to the human waist.
the waist of a violin.
Nautical.the central part of a ship; that part of the deck between the forecastle and the quarterdeck.
the constricted portion of the abdomen of certain insects, as a wasp.
waist
/ ɱɪ /
noun
anatomy the constricted part of the trunk between the ribs and hips
the part of a garment covering the waist
the middle part of an object that resembles the waist in narrowness or position
the middle part of a ship
Also called: centre section.the middle section of an aircraft fuselage
the constriction between the thorax and abdomen in wasps and similar insects
Other Word Forms
- waistless adjective
- ˈɲٱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of waist1
Example Sentences
Rennie recently revealed he was learning to walk again after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.
The collection includes reed fishing baskets, ceremonial masks, pots, a waist belt of cowry shells - and 20 leather cloaks in pristine condition collected during a 1911-1912 expedition.
This included Katya Jones appearing to turn down a high-five from Evans and move his hand from her waist during an episode in October.
The signatories said these changes mean those who "can't wash below the waist, for example, could now not qualify and lose vital benefits",
The court heard how the gates are only waist high and could easily be climbed over.
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