noun
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the front part from the waist to the knees of a person in a sitting position; the lap.
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the part of the body between the ribs and the hips; the waist.
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the side potion of a human or of an animal body.
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the space beside one.
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a taking another person into one's arms and pressing to the bosom in affection; an embrace.
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a union or assemblage of a few persons.
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(dance) a posture of holding lightly the waist with both the palms.