Definition of Belt
Belt
Belt


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A flexible band or strap, typically made of leather or synthetic materials, worn around the waist.

e.g. She tightened her belt to secure her pants.

(noun)
a band or loop of material used to transmit power or motion from one wheel to another in a machine, often in order to transport materials;

e.g. They collected their suitcases from the belt at the airport.

(noun)
an area often resembling a strip, that is different or distinctive from its surroundings in some way, typically its composition or nature;

e.g. This belt of land is very fertile due to the rivers that flow through it;

(verb)
to fasten or secure something with an encircling strip of material, or to be thus fastened;

e.g. He stopped walking to belt his overcoat shut. Many of these dresses belt shut at the back with a sash.

(verb)
(informal) to beat someone or something hard, often as if with a belt;

e.g. It used to be common for parents to belt their misbehaving children.

(verb)
to sing loudly and often forcefully;

e.g. She started to belt out a pop song and the crowd cheered.



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