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Waist :: 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.

Drift :: Drift (n.) The place in a deep-waisted vessel where the sheer is raised and the rail is cut off, and usually terminated with a scroll, or driftpiece..

Jerkin :: Jerkin (n.) A jacket or short coat; a close waistcoat.

Short-waisted :: Short-waisted (a.) Having a short waist.

Waist :: Waist (n.) A garment, or part of a garment, which covers the body from the neck or shoulders to the waist line..

Scye :: Scye (n.) Arm scye, a cutter's term for the armhole or part of the armhole of the waist of a garnment..

Petticoat :: Petticoat (n.) A loose under-garment worn by women, and covering the body below the waist..

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..

Waistcloth :: Waistcloth (n.) A covering of canvas or tarpaulin for the hammocks, stowed on the nettings, between the quarterdeck and the forecastle..

Bodice :: Bodice (n.) A close-fitting outer waist or vest forming the upper part of a woman's dress, or a portion of it..

Singlet :: Singlet (n.) An unlined or undyed waistcoat; a single garment; -- opposed to doublet.

Bustle :: Bustle (n.) A kind of pad or cushion worn on the back below the waist, by women, to give fullness to the skirts; -- called also bishop, and tournure..

Shallow-waisted :: Shallow-waisted (a.) Having a flush deck, or with only a moderate depression amidships; -- said of a vessel..

Waistcoat :: Waistcoat (n.) A short, sleeveless coat or garment for men, worn under the coat, extending no lower than the hips, and covering the waist; a vest..

Justicoat :: "Justicoat (n.) Formerly, a close coat or waistcoat with sleeves..

Waistcoateer :: Waistcoateer (n.) One wearing a waistcoat; esp., a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet..

Waistband :: Waistband (n.) The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like..

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.

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..

Waistband :: Waistband (n.) A sash worn by women around the waist.

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