midsection

noun

mid·sec·tion | \ ˈmid-ˌsek-shən

Definition of midsection

: a middle section, part, or area : a section midway between the extremes Normally, the jet stream, a five-mile-high river of air, steers storms directly across the midsection of the United States…— Stephen H. Schneider especially : the mid-region of the human torso : midriff sense 1 The swinging motion of baseball players and golfers requires strength throughout the entire midsection, not only to hit the ong ball but also to avoid injuries. — Joe Weider The two doctors ordered a CT scan of the man's midsection, and they stood next to a computer terminal and toggled through images of his internal organs, deeply concerned. — Gardiner Harris

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Grassy plains used to cover large portions of America's midsection. the midsection of the boat He threw a hard punch to my midsection.

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When the car was inspected, border agents found 5 pounds of meth worth $15,000 wrapped around the two passengers' midsections. — Rocky Baier, azcentral, "9 arrested, 31.4 pounds of meth seized at border checkpoints near Arizona-California border," 27 June 2019 As parts of the nation’s midsection flooded this year, the lakes filled to the brim. — Washington Post, "Rising waters in the Great Lakes puts endangered shorebird at greater risk," 17 June 2019 The swarm covered the midsection of a solitary bicycle chained to a post on Greenwich Street near the TriBeCa and SoHo areas of Manhattan, the NYPD Beekeepers tweeted. — Fox News, "New York City police remove colony of bees swarming bike in Manhattan," 17 June 2019 Then, assuming a high plank again, practice swinging your legs from side to side while keeping your hands fixed and your midsection as stable as possible. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "Work Your Core and Upper Body With This 5-Move TRX Circuit From Celebrity Trainer Jeanette Jenkins," 4 Apr. 2019 Shop now: Express X Olvia Culpo Off-the-Shoulder Ribbed Sweater, $70.express.com Add Volume With that crop top giving you a little breeze on your midsection, try adding an oversized jacket with a pop of color slung over your shoulders. — Alyssa Hardy, Teen Vogue, "How to Refresh Your Crop Top Looks for Spring," 12 Mar. 2019 In a recent Instagram post, Hines explained how portion control has helped her trim her midsection and leave her feeling better than ever. — Blake Bakkila, Health.com, "The One Small Change That Helped This Woman See Major Ab Results," 8 June 2018 Although there are many species of bees and wasps, in general bees have a fine layer of hair and are rounder than wasps, which are smooth, have narrow midsections, and have pointier ends. — Korin Miller, SELF, "7 Tips to Prevent Bee and Wasp Stings When Exploring the Great Outdoors," 10 Oct. 2018 Kachina follows a gently rolling course across the midsection of the San Francisco Peaks, dipping in and out of shallow drainages and skirting small cliffs. — Roger Naylor, azcentral, "10 best hikes in Arizona show off state's diverse scenery," 13 July 2018

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