What does waistline mean?

Definitions for waistline
ˈweɪstˌlaɪnwaist·line

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. waist, waistlinenoun

    the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

Wiktionary

  1. waistlinenoun

    a line around the body at the waist; its measurement

  2. waistlinenoun

    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

  3. waistlinenoun

    person having a large waistline

  4. Etymology: waist + line

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  1. waistline

    The waistline is the measurement of the narrowest part of the torso in humans, approximately halfway between the hip bone and the lower rib cage. It is often used as a standard for assessing body shape and size in regard to clothing sizes or health indicators such as body mass index. The waistline can increase or decrease depending on factors such as diet, exercise and genetic disposition.

Wikidata

  1. Waistline

    The waistline is the line of demarcation between the upper and lower portions of a garment, which notionally corresponds to the natural waist but may vary with fashion from just below the bust to below the hips. The waistline of a garment is often used to accentuate different features. The waistline is also important as a boundary at which shaping darts can be ended.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of waistline in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of waistline in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of waistline in a Sentence

  1. Siddharth Astir:

    Inflation is like a woman's waistline the figure(s) is(are) always more than what is potrayed....

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