torso
noun
tor·so ˈtȯr-(ˌ)sō 
plural torsos or torsi ˈtȯr-ˌsē
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
Example Sentences
exercises that strengthen the torso
Word History
Etymology
Italian, literally, stalk, from Latin thyrsus stalk, thyrsus
First Known Use
1722, in the meaning defined at sense 2
Kids Definition
torso
noun
tor·so ˈtȯr-sō
: the human body except for the head, arms, and legs
Medical Definition
torso
noun
tor·so ˈtȯr-(ˌ)sō
plural torsos or torsi ˈtȯr-ˌsē
: the human trunk
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