belt
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/belt/
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/belt/
noun
A2
A strip worn around the waist to hold clothes or for style.
He tightened his belt before running.
R
A loop of material that moves things or powers machines.
The conveyor belt moves boxes along the factory.
R
A zone or area with specific features.
The green belt around the city has many parks.
R
A hard hit or strike.
He gave the punching bag a strong belt.
verb
R
To hit something hard.
She belted the ball with all her strength.
R
To move very quickly.
The car belted down the highway.
R
To fasten with a belt.
He belted his coat to keep warm.
translation
A strip worn around the waist to hold clothes or for style.; A loop of material that moves things or powers machines.; A zone or area with specific features.; A hard hit or strike.
To hit something hard.; To move very quickly.; To fasten with a belt.
Word Forms
Plural
belts
Progressive
belting
Past
belted
Perfect
belted
3rd Present
belts