transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈwāst ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English wast; probably akin to Old English wæstm growth, weaxan to grow — more at wax
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : the typically narrowed part of the body between the thorax and hips
b. : the greatly constricted basal part of the abdomen of some insects (as wasps and flies)
2. : the part of something corresponding to or resembling the human waist: as
a.
(1) : the part of a ship's deck between the poop and forecastle
(2) : the middle part of a sailing ship between foremast and mainmast
b. : the middle section of the fuselage of an airplane
3. : a garment or the part of a garment covering the body from the neck to the waistline or just below:
a. : bodice 1
b. : blouse
4. : waistline 1b
• waist·ed ˈwā-stəd adjective