Belly (Verb)
Meaning
Swell out or bulge out.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The fabric was stretched tightly but began to belly out in areas where the stitching was weak.
- Strong winds caused the sail to belly out and catch as much air as possible.
- As she applied more and more layers of shellac, the surface of the wood began to belly out in some areas.
- Over time the hull of the old boat started to belly out due to years of water pressure.
- A sudden gust of wind made the sides of the parachute belly out and give a softer landing.