noun
- plural of waister; sailors assigned to work in the waist of a ship
Usage: nautical; archaic
Examples
- The waisters were responsible for handling the rigging amidships.
- Captain ordered the waisters to secure the cargo on deck.
- During the storm, the waisters worked tirelessly to keep the ship stable.
- The experienced waisters knew every rope and pulley in their section.
- Young sailors often started as waisters before advancing to other positions.