torso

[tawr-soh]

noun

plural

torsos, torsi 

1. the trunk of the human body.

2. a sculptured form representing the trunk of a nude female or male figure.

3. something mutilated or incomplete.

torso

/ ˈtɔːsəʊ /

noun

1. the trunk of the human body

2. a statue of a nude human trunk, esp without the head or limbs

3. something regarded as incomplete or truncated

Word History and Origins

Origin of torso¹

1715–25; < Italian: stalk, trunk of statue < Latin thyrsus < Greek thýrsos wand, stem

Word History and Origins

Origin of torso¹

C18: from Italian: stalk, stump, from Latin: _thyrsus

Example Sentences

As Victor rudely flings around torsos and limbs, it’s clear that he only values life if it’s branded with his name.

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Also across his torso are the scars from 47 pieces of shrapnel, he tells us.

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These violative space abominations force embryos down their victims’ throats to gestate inside their guts before bursting through their torsos.

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Is "fit and healthy" becoming increasingly wrapped up in a tight torso and sculpted pecs?

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According to the Los Angeles Times, a head and torso were found in a bag inside the trunk.

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Related Words

• bronze 
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• figure 
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• image 
• likeness 
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• piece 
• sculpture 
• statuary 
• statuette