torso

noun

tor·so ˈtȯr-(ˌ)sō

plural torsos or torsi ˈtȯr-ˌsē

: the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk

: a sculptured representation of the trunk of a human body

: something (such as a piece of writing) that is mutilated or left unfinished

exercises that strengthen the torso

Etymology

Italian, literally, stalk, from Latin thyrsus stalk, thyrsus

First Known Use

1722, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler

The first known use of torso was in 1722

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Style

“Torso.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torso. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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torso

noun

tor·so ˈtȯr-sō

plural torsos or torsi -ˌsē

: the human body except for the head, arms, and legs

torso

noun

tor·so ˈtȯr-(ˌ)sō

plural torsos or torsi ˈtȯr-ˌsē

: the human trunk

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