waist-high

[US]/[ˈweɪst haɪ]/
[UK]/[ˈweɪst haɪ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. Reaching a height at the waist ; Extending to a height of the waist.

Phrases & Collocations

waist-high water

eau à la hauteur des hanches

waist-high grass

herbe à la hauteur des hanches

waist-high reeds

roseaux à la hauteur des hanches

standing waist-high

debout à la hauteur des hanches

waist-high in snow

à la hauteur des hanches dans la neige

waist-high level

niveau à la hauteur des hanches

waist-high boots

chaussettes à la hauteur des hanches

get waist-high

atteindre la hauteur des hanches

waist-high fence

clôture à la hauteur des hanches

waist-high flood

inondation à la hauteur des hanches

Example Sentences

the water in the stream was waist-high, perfect for wading.

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he struggled to push the snow up to his waist-high pile.

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the reeds grew waist-high along the riverbank.

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the child’s favorite toy was buried waist-high in the sand.

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the corn stalks stood waist-high in the field.

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she wore a dress that ended just above her waist-high jeans.

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the fence was waist-high, preventing the dog from escaping.

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the tomato plants were already waist-high in early july.

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he built a sandcastle with walls waist-high and impressive.

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the grass grew waist-high, making it difficult to walk through.

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the snowdrift was waist-high, blocking the driveway.

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