Definition of "navel" []

• The mark on the surface of the abdomen of mammals where the umbilical cord was attached during gestation. Also called umbilicus. (noun)
• A central point; a middle. (noun)

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• "Back at Revolver, a 20-something wearing a collared shirt unbuttoned to his navel is approached and asked what he thinks of Ben Quayle."
• "A thin, bright red streak that stretches from my sternum to a couple inches above my navel is a reminder of this."
• "As one pulp writer said, exposing a navel is sexy."