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nipple
1.
ni
pple
Noun

a flexible rubber or silicone cap attached to a baby's feeding bottle or pacifier through which the child sucks liquid or air

The baby refused the bottle because the nipple was too firm.

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neck
2.
neck
Noun

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

He turned his head from side to side, testing the flexibility of his neck.

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back
3.
back
Adverb

in or to the direction behind us

He stepped back to give his friend more room to dance.

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chest
4.
chest
Noun

the front part of the body between the neck and the stomach

After a workout, she felt her chest muscles were stronger.

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belly
5.
be
lly
Noun

the front part of the body below the ribs that contains the stomach, intestines, etc.

After a large meal, he rested his hands on his full belly and sighed contentedly.

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belly button
Noun

the small round hole in the front of a human stomach

The toddler was fascinated by his belly button and kept poking it.

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bosom
7.
bo
som
Noun

a person's chest

The baby fell asleep, cradled in the bosom of her mother.

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breast
8.
breast
Noun

the area between the neck and the stomach

The bullet entered his breast, puncturing his heart.

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bust
9.
bust
Noun

an event marked by excessive eating or drinking

The holiday dinner turned into a real bust.

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cleavage
10.
clea
vage
Noun

the space that separates a woman's breasts

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navel
11.
na
vel
Noun

the elevated or empty part in the middle of the stomach, made by cutting the umbilical cord just after birth

In some cultures, the navel is considered a sacred symbol representing the connection between mother and child.

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waist
12.
waist
Noun

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

She cinched her belt tightly around her waist to emphasize her hourglass figure.

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Adam's apple
Noun

the swollen part of the neck, particularly in men, that moves upward and downward when talking or swallowing something

He felt self-conscious about his prominent Adam's apple, especially when wearing a tight-fitting shirt.

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small
14.
small
Adjective

below average in physical size

He had a small backpack that was easy to carry.

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abdomen
15.
ab
do
men
Noun

the lower part of the body below the chest that contains the digestive and reproductive organs

He winced as the doctor pressed on his abdomen, searching for signs of tenderness or swelling.

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sto
mach
Noun

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

He felt a sense of relief when the doctor assured him that his stomach issue was temporary.

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buttock
17.
bu
ttock
Noun

either of the two fleshy rounded parts of the human body located at the lower end of the torso

He fell and landed hard on his buttocks, feeling sore for days.

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crotch
18.
crotch
Noun

the part of the body between the legs that includes the genitals

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hip
19.
hip
Noun

each of the parts above the legs and below the waist at either side of the body

She rested her hands on her hips while contemplating the situation.

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head
20.
head
Noun

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection.

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mid
riff
Noun

(anatomy) the muscular body partition that separates the chest and abdomen

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limb
22.
limb
Noun

an arm or a leg of a person or any four-legged animal, or a wing of any bird

The athlete injured his limb during the race and had to withdraw from the competition.

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