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belt
[ belt ]
noun
- a band of flexible material, as leather or cord, for encircling the waist.
- any encircling or transverse band, strip, or stripe.
- an elongated region having distinctive properties or characteristics:
a belt of cotton plantations.
- Machinery. an endless flexible band passing about two or more pulleys, used to transmit motion from one pulley to the other or others or to convey materials and objects.
- Military.
- a cloth strip with loops or a series of metal links with grips, for holding cartridges fed into an automatic gun.
- a band of leather or webbing, worn around the waist and used as a support for weapons, ammunition, etc.
- a series of armor plates forming part of the hull of a warship.
- a broad, flexible strip of rubber, canvas, wood, etc., moved along the surface of a fresh concrete pavement to put a finish on it after it has been floated.
- a road, railroad, or the like, encircling an urban center to handle peripheral traffic.
- Slang. a hard blow or hit.
- Slang. a shot of liquor, especially as swallowed in one gulp.
- Automotive. a strip of material used in a type of motor-vehicle tire belted tire, where it is placed between the carcass and the tread for reinforcement.
verb (used with object)
- to gird or furnish with a belt.
Synonyms: ,
- to surround or mark as if with a belt or band:
Garbage cans were belted with orange paint.
- to fasten on (a sword, gun, etc.) by means of a belt.
- to beat with or as if with a belt, strap, etc.
Synonyms: ,
- Slang. to hit very hard, far, etc.:
You were lucky he didn't belt you in the mouth when you said that. He belted a triple to right field.
- Informal. to sing (a song) loudly and energetically (sometimes followed by out ):
She can belt out a number with the best of them.
- Slang. to drink (a shot of liquor) quickly, especially in one gulp (sometimes followed by down ):
He belted a few and went back out into the cold.
belt
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noun
- a band of cloth, leather, etc, worn, usually around the waist, to support clothing, carry tools, weapons, or ammunition, or as decoration
- a narrow band, circle, or stripe, as of colour
- an area, esp an elongated one, where a specific thing or specific conditions are found; zone
a belt of high pressure
the town belt
- a belt worn as a symbol of rank (as by a knight or an earl), or awarded as a prize (as in boxing or wrestling), or to mark particular expertise (as in judo or karate)
- See seat belt
- a band of flexible material between rotating shafts or pulleys to transfer motion or transmit goods
a conveyer belt
a fan belt
- a beltcourse See cordon
- informal.a sharp blow, as with a bat or the fist
- below the belt
- boxing below the waist, esp in the groin
- in an unscrupulous or cowardly way
- tighten one's beltto take measures to reduce expenditure
- under one's belt
- (of food or drink) in one's stomach
- in one's possession
- as part of one's experience
he had a linguistics degree under his belt
verb
- tr to fasten or attach with or as if with a belt
- tr to hit with a belt
- slang.tr to give a sharp blow; punch
- slang.introften foll byalong to move very fast, esp in a car
belting down the motorway
- rare.tr to mark with belts, as of colour
- rare.tr to encircle; surround
belt
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- A geographic region that is distinctive in a specific respect.
Derived Forms
- ˈ²ú±ð±ô³Ù±ð»å, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²ú±ð±ô³Ùl±ð²õ²õ adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of belt1
Idioms and Phrases
- below the belt, not in accord with the principles of fairness, decency, or good sportsmanship:
criticism that hit below the belt.
- tighten one's belt,
- to undergo hardship patiently.
- to curtail one's expenditures; be more frugal:
They were urged to tighten their belts for the war effort.
- under one's belt, Informal.
- in one's stomach, as food or drink:
With a few Scotches under his belt, he's everyone's friend.
- considered as a matter of successful past experience:
I don't think our lawyer has enough similar cases under his belt.
More idioms and phrases containing belt
- below the belt
- bible belt
- sun belt
- tighten one's belt
- under one's belt
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
I am going to end up being more particular about what I buy, basically I'll tighten the belt for a while.
For Allen, “You’ll Like My Mother†was more than just another acting credit under her belt.
Ann Bigger, who only took up the combat sport in January, earned her yellow striped belt on Monday after practising night and day.
The reaction across MLB to the design of the New York Yankees’ new ‘torpedo’ bats after the Bronx Bombers belted 13 home runs in two games was swift.
The difference this time will be me winning and holding that belt at the end of the fight.
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More About Belt
What is a basic definition ofÌýbelt?
A belt is a band of fabric worn around the waist. It is also a long, thin region with distinctive properties, as in a belt of corn fields in a larger farming region. The word belt is also used informally as a verb to mean to sing loudly or to hit something very hard. Belt has several other senses as a noun and a verb.
The word belt most often refers to a band of flexible fabric, like leather, worn around the waist to keep your pants from falling down. Other types of bands worn around the waist include tool belts and championship belts.
Real-life examples: Most clothing stores sell leather belts. A seat belt is worn around the waist while riding in a vehicle to keep you in the seat in case of an emergency. Martial arts groups use colored belts to indicate a person’s mastery level.
Used in a sentence: Batman keeps all of his gadgets in his utility belt.Ìý
Similar to the band around your waist, a belt can be a long, thin area with something distinctive about it.
Real-life examples: In the United States, the Bible Belt is an area of the Midwest and South where strong Christian beliefs are very common. The U.S.’s Corn Belt is an area of the Midwest that grows a lot of corn.
Used in a sentence: In history class, we studied the old industries of the Rust Belt in the northeastern U.S.Ìý
Belt is also used informally to mean to sing loudly. When used in this sense, belt is often followed with the word out.
Used in a sentence: The rock star belted out all of her greatest hits at the concert.ÌýÌý
A slang use of belt means to hit or strike something really hard.
Used in a sentence: The boxer belted his opponent in the face, knocking him unconscious.
Where doesÌýbelt come from?
The first records of belt come from before the year 1000. It ultimately comes from the Latin balteus, meaning “a belt†or “a girdle.â€
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What are some other forms related to belt?
- beltless (adjective)
- belted (adjective)
What are some synonyms for belt?
What are some words that share a root or word element with belt?Ìý
What are some words that often get used in discussing belt?
How isÌýbelt used in real life?
Belt is a common word that is often used to refer to a band worn around the waist.
I’m at the stage of moving where I don’t want to own anything anymore. I will keep a spork in a little pouch on my belt and that’s all I need. Although, I can’t actually find my belt. I think it’s in a box somewhere.
— Allie Larkin (@AllieLarkin)
Adele songs were made just to be belted out in the car
— Chloé (@ChloeLukasiak)
Just opened the fridge. Pack of coleslaw dived out and belted me in the face. Coleslaw attacks. Very rare.
— Donna F Dauterive (@DonnaFT118)
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Try usingÌýbelt?
A belt is a band of fabric that is worn around the ____.
A. head
B. waist
C. arm
D. leg
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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