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waist

waist /ˈweɪst/ noun
plural waists
waist
/ˈweɪst/
noun
plural waists
Britannica Dictionary definition of WAIST
[count]
: the middle part of your body between the hips and chest or upper back that is usually narrower than the areas above and below it
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: the part of a piece of clothing that fits around your waist

— waisted

/ˈweɪstəd/ adjective
usually used in combination