1. (n.) That part of the human body which is immediately below the ribs or thorax; the small part of the body between the thorax and hips.

2. (n.) Hence, the middle part of other bodies; especially (Naut.), that part of a vessel's deck, bulwarks, etc., which is between the quarter-deck and the forecastle; the middle part of the ship.

3. (n.) A garment, or part of a garment, which covers the body from the neck or shoulders to the waist line.

4. (n.) A girdle or belt for the waist.

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