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Waist

/weɪst/

The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.

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📖 Definitions of "Waist"

noun

1
The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.
2
A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
3
The narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen in certain insects (e.g., bees, ants and wasps).
4
The middle portion of the hull of a ship or the fuselage of an aircraft.

🔄 Synonyms of "Waist"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
shanknoun	The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
waistlinenoun	a line around the body at the waist; its measurement

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Waist"

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Word	Definition
waistlinenoun	a line around the body at the waist; its measurement
shanknoun	The part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
blousenoun	(fashion) A shirt for women or girls, particularly a shirt with buttons and often a collar; a dress shirt tailored for women.
sashnoun	(clothing) A piece of cloth designed to be worn around the waist.
beltnoun	(clothing) A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
strapnoun	A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.
girdlenoun	A belt or sash at the waist, often used to support stockings or hosiery.
seatbeltnoun	Alternative spelling of seat belt. [(automotive) A restraining belt attached to a vehicle seat and fastened around occupants in order to keep them in place and decelerate them smoothly rather than suddenly in an accident, mitigating the risk of injury from uncontrolled impact with injurious objects.]
scalenoun	An ordered, usually numerical sequence used for measurement; means of assigning a magnitude.
bridgenoun	A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
bustnoun	(slang) The act of arresting someone for a crime, or raiding a suspected criminal operation.
heightnoun	The distance from the base to the top of something.
pruningnoun	A removal of excess material from a tree or shrub.
staturenoun	A person or animal's natural height when standing upright.
tournoun	A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.
confectionnoun	A food item prepared very sweet, frequently decorated in fine detail, and often preserved with sugar, such as a candy, sweetmeat, fruit preserve, pastry, or cake.
trunknoun	A large suitcase, chest, or similar receptacle for carrying or storing personal possessions, usually with a hinged, often domed lid, and handles at each end, so that generally it takes two persons to carry a full trunk.
bolenoun	The trunk or stem of a tree.
sized	Having a certain size. Usually used in combination with an adverb or a noun.
backnoun	The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.