waists
/weɪsts/
NOUN
1. The central part of the body
The parts of the body between the pelvis and the stomach, forming the central region of the torso.
1.1. The body's middle region
Used to refer to the central area of the torso, particularly the region around the abdomen between the ribs and hips.
Synonyms
- midsections
- middles
- midriffs
Examples
- She admired the elegant dresses that cinched at the waists, creating a flattering silhouette.
- In the dance class, participants practiced graceful movements that highlighted their waists.
Related Words
- abdomens
- bellies
- stomachs
- trunks
NOUN
2. The middle section of a ship or aircraft
The central portion of a ship's hull or an aircraft's fuselage.
2.1. The central structural section
The middle region of a ship's hull or aircraft fuselage, between its forward and rear sections.
Synonyms
- midsections
- middles
Related Words
- hulls
- fuselages
- forebodies
- aft sections
NOUN
3. The middle part of something
The central or intermediate portion of an object, structure, or other thing.
3.1. The central portion of an object
Used to describe the middle section of something, especially when it is narrower or distinct from the parts surrounding it.
Synonyms
- middles
- midsections
Related Words
- centers
- cores
- central sections