Definition of waist

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Waist (n.) That part of the human body which is immediately below the ribs or thorax; the small part of the body between the thorax and hips.

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Surcingled :: Surcingle (n.) The girdle of a cassock, by which it is fastened round the waist..
Waist :: Waist (n.) Hence, the middle part of other bodies; especially (Naut.), that part of a vessel's deck, bulwarks, etc., which is between the quarter-deck and the forecastle; the middle part of the ship..
Waist :: Waist (n.) A garment, or part of a garment, which covers the body from the neck or shoulders to the waist line..
Apron :: Apron (n.) An article of dress, of cloth, leather, or other stuff, worn on the fore part of the body, to keep the clothes clean, to defend them from injury, or as a covering. It is commonly tied at the waist by strings..
Doublet :: Doublet (a.) A close-fitting garment for men, covering the body from the neck to the waist or a little below. It was worn in Western Europe from the 15th to the 17th century..
Long-waisted :: Long-waisted (a.) Having a long waist; long from the armpits to the armpits to the bottom of the waist; -- said of persons.
Waspish :: Waspish (a.) Resembling a wasp in form; having a slender waist, like a wasp..
Waistband :: Waistband (n.) The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like..
Waistband :: Waistband (n.) A sash worn by women around the waist.
Princesse :: Princesse (a.) A term applied to a lady's long, close-fitting dress made with waist and skirt in one..
Bust :: Bust (n.) The portion of the human figure included between the head and waist, whether in statuary or in the person; the chest or thorax; the upper part of the trunk of the body..
Girth :: Girth (n.) The measure round the body, as at the waist or belly; the circumference of anything..
Corset :: Corset (n.) An article of dress inclosing the chest and waist worn (chiefly by women) to support the body or to modify its shape; stays.
Waist :: Waist (n.) A girdle or belt for the waist.
Singlet :: Singlet (n.) An unlined or undyed waistcoat; a single garment; -- opposed to doublet.
Justicoat :: "Justicoat (n.) Formerly, a close coat or waistcoat with sleeves..
Corsage :: Corsage (n.) The waist or bodice of a lady's dress; as, a low corsage..
Chatelaine :: Chatelaine (n.) An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, etc. Also used adjectively; as, a chatelaine chain..
Petticoat :: Petticoat (n.) A loose under-garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist..
Deep-waisted :: Deep-waisted (a.) Having a deep waist, as when, in a ship, the poop and forecastle are much elevated above the deck..
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