torso

noun
UK: /ˈtɔː.səʊ/
US: /ˈtɔːr.soʊ/

  1. The main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, and legs.

    1. The statue was just a torso without arms or legs.
    2. The dancer moved her torso gracefully during the complex routine, showing great strength.

  2. A representation of the human body from the neck to the bottom of the abdomen, without the arms or legs, used especially for teaching anatomy.

    1. The medical students examined the anatomical torso.
    2. The doctor used a torso model to explain the procedure to the patient, showing the affected area.

Synonyms

trunk body frame

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "torso" in English means: The main part of the human body, not including the head, arms, and legs., A representation of the human body from the neck to the bottom of the abdomen, without the arms or legs, used especially for teaching anatomy..

The phonetic transcription of "torso" is /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ in British English and /ˈtɔːr.soʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "torso": trunk, body, frame.

Example usage of "torso": "The statue was just a torso without arms or legs.". More examples on the page.