Waist

wAst, n. the smallest part of the human trunk, between the ribs and the hips the middle part of a ship. [From Wax, to grow; cf. Ger. — wuchs wachsen. Waistband, wSsl’band, «. the band or part of a garment which encircles the waist. W EListooat. w 'kut, u. a short coat worn immediately under the coat, and fitting the waist tightly.