Meaning & use

midsection

noun·Everyday

The middle part of the body, especially the abdomen, or the middle part of an object.

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The boxer took a sharp hit to the midsection and staggered back.

Engineers reinforced the midsection of the bridge to handle heavier traffic.

A note on using this word

Most often refers to the stomach and waist area of the body, but can describe the central part of any long object.

Words with a similar meaning

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