torso
noun
tor·so
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plural torsos
or torsi\ ˈtȯr-ˌsē
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Definition of torso
1
: the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
2
: a sculptured representation of the trunk of a human body
3
: something (such as a piece of writing) that is mutilated or left unfinished
Examples of torso in a Sentence
exercises that strengthen the torso
Recent Examples on the Web
Curtis wrapped his arms around his brother’s torso. — jsonline.com, "A look at the justice system through one man's story," 21 Aug. 2019 The rock jutted out of the ground at an angle, with the man’s torso protruding and intact from the chest down, like some Romanic Wile E. Coyote. — Chiara Goia, Smithsonian, "The New Treasures of Pompeii," 21 Aug. 2019 Styles smiles widely in the shot, waving his arms in the air and showing off his torso tattoos and gold cross necklace. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Harry Styles Bares All in Shirtless Rolling Stone Cover and One Direction Fans Have Lost It," 20 Aug. 2019 The workout dress is thoughtfully lined with UnderAir shorts for complete coverage on the bottom, while the nylon and spandex material works to create a comfortable fit throughout the torso and chest. — Christie Calucchia, Health.com, "I Tried the Outdoor Voices Exercise Dress That Sold Out in Just One Week—and I Actually Liked It," 20 Aug. 2019 At Guardino Gallery’s new show, local artists Dave Benz, Nanette Wallace and Karen Wippich will exhibit 11 Exquisite Corpses, taking turns at heads, torsos and legs. — Christine Davis | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive.com, "Drawing game Exquisite Corpse becomes basis for Portland art exhibit," 19 Aug. 2019 The security guard, Green said, witnessed the shooting and fired at the woman with the gun, striking the suspect in the hip and lower torso. — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, "Female shooting suspect killed by security guard outside Selma club," 11 Aug. 2019 In 2013, the company was allegedly selling bodies without a head for $2,900, a torso with a head for $2,400 and a leg for $1,100, AZ Central reported. — Fox News, "FBI raid uncovers buckets of body parts, 'unsettling scenes': report," 27 July 2019 The upper torso can be resized quickly without tools. — Stephen Singer, courant.com, "With Mars on the distant horizon, UTC and Delaware business unveil next-generation space suit for extended trips," 26 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'torso.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for torso
torso
noun
English Language Learners Definition of torso
: the main part of the human body not including the head, arms, and legs
See the full definition for torso in the English Language Learners Dictionary
torso
noun
tor·so
| \ ˈtȯr-sō
\
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Kids Definition of torso
: the human body except for the head, arms, and legs
torso
noun
tor·so
| \ ˈtȯr-(ˌ)sō
\
\
plural torsos
or torsi\ ˈtȯr-ˌsē
\
\
Medical Definition of torso
: the human trunk
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