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

waist-high grass

waist-high reeds

standing waist-high

waist-high in snow

waist-high level

waist-high boots

get waist-high

waist-high fence

waist-high flood

Example Sentences

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

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

the reeds grew waist-high along the riverbank.

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

the corn stalks stood waist-high in the field.

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

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

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

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

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

the snowdrift was waist-high, blocking the driveway.

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