Meaning of belt in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /bɛlt/

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  1. Verb

    belt

    Definitions

    1. sing loudly and forcefully
  2. 2. deliver a blow to

    Examples

    • « He belted his opponent »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. fasten with a belt

    Examples

    • « belt your trousers »

    Antonyms

  4. Noun

    belt

    Etymology

    Old English, of Germanic origin, from Latin balteus‘girdle’

    Definitions

    1. endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
  5. 2. a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
  6. 3. an elongated region where a specific condition is found

    Examples

    • « a belt of high pressure »
  7. 4. a vigorous blow

    Examples

    • « the sudden knock floored him »
    • « he took a bash right in his face »
    • « he got a bang on the head »

    Derived terms

  8. 5. a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)
  9. 6. the act of hitting vigorously

    Examples

    • « he gave the table a whack »

    Derived terms

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