waisting en · NOUN
Etymology
From waist + -ing.
Meanings
-
That which goes at the waist (of a person, as on a garment, or of an object).
The decorative material used as waisting also served as a girdle for her midlife expansion.
- A failure in mechanical testing, where part of the testpiece becomes narrow.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| waistings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |