Waist (n.) That part of the human body which is immediately below the ribs or thorax |
Waist (n.) Hence, the middle part of other bodies |
Waist (n.) A garment, or part of a garment, which covers the body from the neck or shoulders to the waist line. |
Waist (n.) A girdle or belt for the waist. |
shank / waist the narrow part of the shoe connecting the heel and the wide part of the sole |
sheet anchor / waist anchor spare anchor for use in emergency |
waist pack / belt bag a small pouch (usually with a zipper) that attaches to a belt and is worn around the waist |
waist / waistline the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips |
wasp waist a very slender waist |
waist-length (of clothing) extending only to the waist |
waist-deep / waist-high up to the waist, "the water rose waist-high" |