waist

IPA: wˈeɪst

(anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.
A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.
The narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen in certain insects (e.g., bees, ants and wasps).
The middle portion of the hull of a ship or the fuselage of an aircraft.
(nautical) That part of the upper deck of a ship between the quarterdeck and the forecastle.
The middle part of anything.

Examples of "waist" in Sentences

He sprained his waist by accident.
The belt is affixed at the waist level.
The strap of the gun is only at the waist.
The defect is to be found in the waist and legs.
His chest measures 56 inches and his waist is a slim
Twisting of the waist and hips is the main movement of the women.
Waist is the narrow point of the body between the ribcage and hips.
The dress is tied with a sash placed below the waist over the hips.
The belt or sash on the statue's waist was that of the Sacred Sash of Liloa.
The fit around the waist is a little weird, but not enough to be irritating.
The line means his waist is a thread connected broad breast and large hind quarters.
Measurements such as waist circumference and resting heart rate are oldies but goodies.
And round the waist is a great leathern belt five or six inches wide, studded thickly with small nails.
"The amount of effort to keep one's smiling head above water while churning prevails below the waist is apt indeed."
Body belts, which secure around the waist with handcuffs attached to restrict movement, must be authorized by the governor.
I patted myself all over my front, from what I call my waist up to my head, and I went a bit round each side, and a little way up the back.
The fiction of Richard Powers sometimes resembles a dying satyr — above the waist is a mind full of serious thought, philosophical reflection, deep exploration of music and science; below, a pair of spindly legs strain to support the great weight of the ambitious brain.