waist
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noun
1.
the part of the body in humans between the ribs and the hips, usually the narrowest part of the torso.
2.
the part of a garment covering this part of the body.
3.
blouse ( def 1 ).
4.
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.
5.
a child's undergarment to which other articles of apparel may be attached.
6.
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.
7.
Nautical. the central part of a ship; that part of the deck between the forecastle and the quarterdeck.
8.
the constricted portion of the abdomen of certain insects, as a wasp.
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World English Dictionary
waist (weɪst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | anatomy the constricted part of the trunk between the ribs and hips |
| 2. | the part of a garment covering the waist |
| 3. | the middle part of an object that resembles the waist in narrowness or position |
| 4. | the middle part of a ship |
| 5. | Also called: centre section the middle section of an aircraft fuselage |
| 6. | the constriction between the thorax and abdomen in wasps and similar insects |
| [C14: origin uncertain; related to Old English wæstm | |
| 'waistless | |
| —adj | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
waist
O.E. *wæst "growth," hence, perhaps, "where the body grows," from P.Gmc. *wahs-tu- (cf. O.E. wæstm, O.N. vaxtr, Swed. växt, O.H.G. wahst "growth, increase," Goth. wahstus "stature," O.E. weaxan "to grow" see wax (v.)), from PIE *wegs-, extended form of base
*aug- "to increase" (see augment). Meaning "portion of a garment that covers the waist" (but, due to fashion styles, often is above or below it) is from 1650. Waistcoat is attested from 1519. Waistline is attested from 1896.
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
waist (wāst)
n.
The part of the human trunk between the bottom of the rib cage and the pelvis.
The middle section or part of an object, especially when narrower than the rest.
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Example sentences
For example, a towel used to dry the lower half of the body must not touch anything above the waist.
Highly adjustable harness system with interchangeable waist straps and adjustable torso length.
Miller links the wage fluctuations to changes in body odor, waist-to-hip ratio, and facial features.
Pants widened my hips, shrank my legs and made my waist disappear.
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