Definition

1. Noun:
   • The main part of the human body, excluding the head, neck, and limbs: The "torso" refers to the central section of the body, which contains the chest and abdomen.
   • The trunk of a statue representing this part of the body: In art, a "torso" is a sculpture depicting the human trunk, often without the head, arms, or legs.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The anatomy diagram clearly labeled the muscles of the torso.
  • The ancient statue was just a marble torso, its head and limbs lost to time.
  • He felt a sharp pain in his upper torso after the fall.

Advanced Usage

• "Torso" in figurative language: While primarily literal, it can be used metaphorically to describe the central or main part of something.
  • The old factory was now just a rusting torso, its auxiliary buildings long gone.

Variants and Related Words

• Trunk (n): A common synonym for the torso, especially in anatomical or biological contexts.
  • The elephant uses its trunk, a word also used for the human torso, for many tasks.

Synonyms

• Trunk: The main part of the body excluding the head and limbs.
• Body (in a specific context): Can refer to the torso when distinguishing it from the head and extremities.

Antonyms

• Limb: An arm or leg, which is excluded from the torso.
• Appendage: A projecting part of the body, such as a limb, which is not part of the torso.

Noun

1. the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
   • they moved their arms and legs and bodies