Meaning & use
midsection
The middle part of the body, especially the abdomen, or the middle part of an object.
See it in a sentence
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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