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

plural of waist

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

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 waisting

A type of corset that is used to pull in the waist.

as high as would reach to the waist (of a standing person)

(of water etc) As deep as would reach to the waist (of a standing person).

An ornamental chain worn around the waist; seen by some as a symbol of slavery.

Alternative spelling of shirtwaist