noun
Meaning 1
A cloth or garment worn around the waist.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
waistcloth
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noun
Meaning 2
A covering of canvas or tarpaulin for the hammocks, stowed on the nettings, between the quarterdeck and the forecastle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: nautical, transport
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: girdle, cincture, sash, waistband
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: band
Narrower terms: cummerbund
History
Etymology
From waist + cloth.