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Meanings of waist in English
Spanish
blusa sastre 
Synonyms
Examples for "shirtwaist"
Examples for "shirtwaist"
1
You ought to see the way those same shirtwaist stack up here.
2
Despite her attempts to keep clean, her shirtwaist smelled faintly of vomit.
3
But she wore no hat or cloak, merely a shirtwaist and skirt.
4
Exceedingly pretty, she wore a white shirtwaist and tailored dark green skirt.
5
She had dressed herself in a simple skirt and shirtwaist of spotless white.
1
Late in the afternoon, an attractive woman in a smartly tailored blouse and slacks stepped up to the table and looked it over.
2
Gretchen couldn't see much resemblance-Brittwith her tailored blouse and immaculate French twist, Melany in rumpled shorts and a top that was way too tight.
1
All sexes should wear a Victorian shirt- blouse-white or black only--that gapes to show flesh.
Usage of waist in English
1
Step 1 Start with your feet high-levelwith your waist if possible.
2
The jacket was short in the waist and high in the neck.
3
Photo: NZ Police She said it was hard going, through waist-deep snow.
4
A wide tabletop, about waist-height, extended right to left across the stage.
5
The risk increased with increased body mass index, waist size and hypercholesterolaemia.
6
His arms seem long enough to wrap several times around my waist.
7
Rescuers pulled people to safety from cars stranded in waist-high rushing water.
8
The officers stood round, and the crew grouped together in the waist.
9
There, in the waist of the vessel, they ceased; ceased abruptly, mysteriously.
10
Anyone can bend at the waist, but a good bow takes skill.
11
Frank Gibbs was running that way, moving slowly through the waist-deep water.
12
Her free hand went to one of the daggers on her waist.
13
The slightest artificial compression of the waist destroyed the line of beauty.
14
The operator bent and unfastened the binders about the ankles and waist.
15
A moment later her hands caught hold of Millie round the waist.
16
This point behind is very becoming; it gives distinction to the waist.
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Translations for waist
Waist through the time
Waist across language varieties
Canada
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common
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