beltline

/ˈbɛltlaɪn/
noun
  1. The line around the waist where a belt is worn; also, the waistline of a garment.
    • The dress has a seam at the beltline.
    • The jacket cinches at the beltline for a fitted look.
    • He measured his beltline to find the right size.
  2. A line or route that goes around a city or region, such as a highway or transit line.
    • The new beltline will reduce traffic through the city center.
    • They took the beltline to avoid downtown congestion.
    • The city's beltline connects the suburbs to the airport.
  3. The part of a car body between the windows and the lower body panels.
    • Damage to the beltline can be expensive to repair.
    • The design features a sleek, curved beltline.
    • The car's beltline is highlighted by a chrome strip.
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