belt
/bˈɛlt/
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Definitions
Noun
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
Noun
a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
Noun
an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found; "a belt of high pressure"
Noun
a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"
Noun
a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)
Noun
ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun
Noun
the act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack"
Verb
sing loudly and forcefully
Verb
deliver a blow to; "He belted his opponent"
Verb
fasten with a belt; "belt your trousers"