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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
/ ·É±ðɪ²õ³Ù /
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 calledcentre section the middle section of an aircraft fuselage
- the constriction between the thorax and abdomen in wasps and similar insects
Derived Forms
- ˈ·É²¹¾±²õ³Ù±ô±ð²õ²õ, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlogs From
- ·É²¹¾±²õ³Ùl±ð²õ²õ adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of waist1
Example Sentences
Once described as the "fittest" match official in global football and a martial arts expert, he is now learning to walk again after a rare condition left him paralysed from the waist down.
The new trousers that Georgia's family have bought have a bow stitched into the waist, as well as the deep pockets.
It was Dani's fourth pregnancy, her second since a rugby tackle left her paralysed from the waist down.
Looking back through his clothes from a period where they had be bought from specialist shops, his waist had reached 72 inches.
Ms Warley, who uses a mobility scooter, said bags were piled waist high - in some places completely blocking the pavement.
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