noun
waistcloth
Waistcloth (noun) means a piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and worn as clothing.
noun
1
A piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and worn as clothing.
"Fresh leaves had been stripped from a bush and a tiny fragment or two indicated that the Ojibway had torn a piece from his deerskin waistcloth to fasten over the leaves."
— Joseph Altsheler, The Hunters of the Hills (1916)
2
A canvas or tarpaulin cover for hammocks that are stowed in the netting between a ship's quarterdeck and forecastle.
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Etymology
Formed from waist and cloth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of waistcloth?
"waistcloth" (noun) means a piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and worn as clothing.
What is another word for waistcloth?
Other words for "waistcloth" include cincture, waistband, girdle, sash.
What are the different meanings of waistcloth?
"waistcloth" has 2 main meanings: 1. A piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and worn as clothing; 2. A canvas or tarpaulin cover for hammocks that are stowed in the netting between a ship's quarterdeck and forecastle.
