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waistband

[ weyst-band, -buhnd ]

noun

  1. a band encircling the waist, especially as a part of a skirt or pair of trousers.


waistband

/ ˈɱɪˌæԻ /

noun

  1. an encircling band of material to finish and strengthen a skirt or trousers at the waist
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of waistband1

First recorded in 1575–85; waist + band 2
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Example Sentences

The employee noticed that a man believed to be Bland had what appeared to be a handgun tucked into his front waistband with the handle visible.

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Mr Mayers was alleged to have whipped out a gun from his waistband and pointed it at Mr Ephron, telling him: "I'll kill you right now."

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My captive fingertips recorded every velvety inch of him on their downward tour, pausing only when impeded by the low waistband of his jeans.

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The lawsuit says Martin tried to defuse the situation by getting out of the vehicle to reason with Podkowski, who responded by drawing a gun from his waistband and pointing it at Martin’s head.

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One clip shows a man in a hooded sweatshirt, who prosecutors and Ephron say is Mayers, grabbing Ephron around the head and neck, then pulling a gun from his waistband.

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