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Plural for a strip of leather or other material worn, typically around the waist
“Around their waists, they wore a leather belt from which hung their bullet bag, tomahawk, and knife.”
Plural for a region or area, typically different in nature or composition from its surroundings
“He added that even within Scotland, costs differ considerably between farmers in the central belt and Highlands.”
Plural for any long band or strip
“A belt of mist encircled them half-way up, but those on the water could see the lofty summits of those lordly rocks through the cloudy veil.”
Plural for a continuous band of material used in machinery for transferring motion from one wheel to another
“Instead of using a steel belt to transmit power, it uses a specially developed link-plate chain, ideal for high torque use.”
Plural for a physical hit or strike
“She gave Jerry a light belt to his arm as punishment for his terrible joke.”
Plural for a single act of imbibing in a liquid, or the single portion that is imbibed
“With a generous belt of honey-infused tea to oil his pulpitry, Quincy proved to be in excellent voice and was offered the pulpit on the spot.”
Plural for a strap or belt used to secure something in place
Plural for a strip of leather or length of cord fastened to a handle
Plural for an award or distinction gained by a victory or achievement, especially in sport
Plural for a severe physical beating or attack
To beat or strike (someone), especially with a belt as a punishment
“He got right up, and the way he went after Butch and started to belt him around the ring ahead of him was like a kid battering a hoop in a circle.”
To rush or dash in a specified direction
“I don't even pause to find a coat. I just belt down the stairs and through the Great Hall.”
To surround, encircle or gird with, or as if with, a belt
“The sums which are now spent in the pay of standing armies, would belt the earth with mighty links of canals and railroads.”
To fasten or fix securely in place or together
“Samuel watched her stride swiftly across the clearing, pick up the hunting knife, and belt it securely to her dress.”
To consume a liquid
To swallow greedily or in large amounts
To mark out the boundary or limits of
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