waist

B2
Pronunciation
/weɪst/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach.

2 Definition

A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.

3 Definition

The narrow connection between the thorax and abdomen in certain insects (e.g., bees, ants and wasps).

4 Definition

The middle portion of the hull of a ship or the fuselage of an aircraft.

5 Definition

That part of the upper deck of a ship between the quarterdeck and the forecastle.

6 Definition

The middle part of anything.