(anatomy) The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach. / A part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist.

(in combination) Having some specific type of waist. / Narrower in the middle.

plural of waisting

That which goes at the waist (of a person, as on a garment, or of an object). / A failure in mechanical testing, where part of the testpiece becomes narrow.

plural of waist

(obsolete) Synonym of denim jeans (pants, trousers)

of tights or pantyhose, having the same denier (thickness) for the top or panty as for the legs, creating a more see-through effect right up to the waistband.

plural of emancipation waist

Having a very slim waist, especially as a result of tightly-laced clothing.

(nautical) Having a flush deck, or with only a moderate depression amidships; said of a vessel.