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waistline
noun waist·line \ˈwāst-ˌlīn\
: the distance around the narrowest part of your waist
: the part of a piece of clothing that covers your waist
Full Definition of WAISTLINE
1
a : an arbitrary line encircling the narrowest part of the waist b : the part of a garment that covers the waistline or may be above or below it as fashion dictates
2
: body circumference at the waist
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First Known Use of WAISTLINE
1857
Related to WAISTLINE
- Synonyms
- middle, midsection, waist, midriff
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Medical Dictionary
waistline
noun waist·line \ˈwāst-ˌlīn\
Medical Definition of WAISTLINE
: body circumference at the waist
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