Belt (Noun)
Meaning 1
Endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The worn-out belt between the two pulleys needed to be replaced to prevent further damage to the machine.
- A serpentine belt powers the engine's accessories in most modern vehicles.
- The timing belt in the car's engine broke, causing significant damage to the internal components.
- A conveyor belt is used to transport goods and materials in warehouses and factories.
- The V-belt on the old generator was cracked and needed to be replaced before it could be used again.
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Meaning 2
A path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The lawn mower's single pass created a neat belt of cut grass among the taller blades.
- A belt of newly mowed lawn led the way to the garden shed.
- The gardener attempted to create a belt of short grass along the walkway using the reel mower.
- After carefully hand-trimming the edges, a belt of neatly cut grass surrounded the flowerbed.
- The ride-on mower left a belt of freshly cut grass in its wake as it made its way across the field.
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Meaning 3
A band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She adjusted her leather belt to fit her new jeans.
- He wore a wide belt with a shiny silver buckle.
- The police officer's utility belt held her flashlight and handcuffs.
- She cinched her belt tightly to accentuate her waist.
- The martial arts instructor tied a black belt around his student's waist.
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Meaning 4
Ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
The act of hitting vigorously; "he gave the table a whack".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He took a belt at the punching bag to release his frustration.
- The comedian gave the heckler a verbal belt that left the audience laughing.
- The angry customer gave the vending machine a belt with her fist.
- After waiting for so long, she gave the doorbell a loud belt in an attempt to get someone's attention.
- He gave the volleyball a powerful belt and it soared over the net.
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Meaning 6
An elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found; "a belt of high pressure".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- A belt of high pressure is dominating the weather forecast for the next few days.
- The region is known for its belt of fertile soil that supports a wide variety of crops.
- The country's economic growth is largely driven by its industrial belt along the coast.
- A belt of dense forest surrounds the mountain, making it difficult to climb.
- The city's downtown area is surrounded by a belt of low-income neighborhoods.
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Meaning 7
A vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The boxer ducked just in time to avoid the belt from his opponent's fist.
- The accident happened when she took an unexpected belt on the side of her car.
- He received a nasty belt on the head when falling from the swing set.
- The golfer winced in pain after taking a belt from the golf ball that ricocheted off the cart.
- The soccer player rubbed his stomach after getting a sickening belt from an opponent's cleat.