torso

🇺🇸 /ˈtɔːrsəʊ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈtɔːsəʊ/
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noun
R

the central part of the human body, between the neck and the hips

The lifeguard noticed a swimmer in distress and quickly swam towards the person's torso.

R

the main part of a statue, excluding the head, arms, and legs

The artist's new exhibition featured a collection of marble torsos, each with intricate details.

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n. the central part of the human body, between the neck and the hips; the main part of a statue, excluding the head, arms, and legs

Word Forms

Plural torsos,torsi