waist

US /weɪst/
UK /weɪst/
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vita

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips, often narrower than the chest and hips

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She tied a belt around her waist.
Si legò una cintura intorno alla vita.
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He measured his waist for new trousers.
Ha misurato la sua vita per i nuovi pantaloni.
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2.

vita

the part of a garment that covers the waist

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The dress had a fitted waist.
L'abito aveva una vita aderente.
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These trousers are too tight in the waist.
Questi pantaloni sono troppo stretti in vita.