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That part of the human body which is immediately below the ribs or thorax; the small part of the body between the thorax and hips.
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Hence, the middle part of other bodies; especially (Naut.), that part of a vessel's deck, bulwarks, etc., which is between the quarter-deck and the forecastle; the middle part of the ship.
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A garment, or part of a garment, which covers the body from the neck or shoulders to the waist line.
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A girdle or belt for the waist.
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The band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or the like.
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A sash worn by women around the waist.
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A cloth or wrapper worn about the waist; by extension, such a garment worn about the hips and passing between the thighs.
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A covering of canvas or tarpaulin for the hammocks, stowed on the nettings, between the quarterdeck and the forecastle.
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A short, sleeveless coat or garment for men, worn under the coat, extending no lower than the hips, and covering the waist; a vest.
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A garment occasionally worn by women as a part of fashionable costume.
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One wearing a waistcoat; esp., a woman wearing one uncovered, or thought fit for such a habit; hence, a loose woman; strumpet.
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A fabric designed for waistcoats; esp., one in which there is a pattern, differently colored yarns being used.
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A seaman, usually a green hand or a broken-down man, stationed in the waist of a vessel of war.
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