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waistband

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waist·band  (wstbnd)
n.
A band of material encircling and fitting the waist of a garment, such as trousers or a skirt.
waistband [ˈweɪstˌbænd]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) an encircling band of material to finish and strengthen a skirt or trousers at the waist
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.waistbandwaistband - a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
cincture, waistcloth, girdle, sash
band - a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
cummerbund - a broad pleated sash worn as formal dress with a tuxedo
Translations
waistband [ˈweɪstbænd] N → pretina f, cinturilla f
waistband [ˈweɪstbænd] n → taille f
with an elasticated waistband → à taille élastique
waistband [ˈweɪstˌbænd] n → cintura
waistband [ˈweɪstˌbænd] n → cintura


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Now, when I saw that mysterious petticoat, and realised that its wearer would probably be pretty and young and generally charming, and that probably her name was somewhere on the waistband, the spirit of whim rejoiced within me.
The Quest of the Golden Girl by le Gallienne, Richard View in context
When the repast was fully discussed, the lion put his hands in his waistband again, and lay down to mediate.
A Tale Of Two Cities by Dickens, Charles View in context
The girl rowed, pulling a pair of sculls very easily; the man, with the rudder-lines slack in his hands, and his hands loose in his waistband, kept an eager look out.
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