waistline

English

noun
Definitions
  • a line around the body at the waist; its measurement
  • the narrowest part of a garment, usually at the waist, but may be above or below depending on the dictates of fashion or the whim of the designer
  • (slang) person having a large waistline

Etymology

Compound from English waist + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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