waist
/weist/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The part of the human body between the ribs and the hips: This is the narrowest part of the torso, often referred to as the midsection.
- A similar narrowing part on an object: This refers to a central, constricted section of various items, such as clothing, musical instruments, or geographical features.
Examples of Usage
- Referring to the human body:
- She wore a belt around her waist.
- He has a very slim waist.
- Referring to an object or garment:
- The waist of the violin is carefully crafted.
- This dress has a fitted waist.
Advanced Usage
- "Waist-deep": immersed or standing in something up to the level of one's waist.
- They were waist-deep in the river.
- "Waist-high": reaching as high as a person's waist.
- The grass in the field was waist-high.
Variants and Related Words
- Waistband (n): a strip of material forming the waist of a garment, such as on a skirt or trousers.
- The elastic waistband is very comfortable.
- Waistline (n): the measurement of a person's body around the waist; also, the line formed by the waist of a garment.
- She is watching her diet to maintain her waistline.
- Waistcoat (n, chiefly British): a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, a vest.
- He wore a three-piece suit with a waistcoat.
Synonyms
- Midsection: the middle part of the body or an object.
- Middle: the central part.
Related Phrases
- To grip (someone) round the waist: to hold someone by encircling their waist.
- He gripped her round the waist to lift her up.
- Waist measurement: the circumference of a person's waist.
- The tailor took my waist measurement.
Idioms
- To be up to one's waist in (something): to be deeply involved in a difficult situation or task.
- I'm up to my waist in paperwork this week.
Noun
- the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole
- the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips