belt

[belt]

belt Definition

  • 1a strip of leather or other material worn, typically round the waist, to support or hold in clothes or to carry weapons
  • 2a continuous band of tough flexible material used to transmit motion and power within a pulley system

Using belt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "belt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He wore a belt with his jeans.

  • Example

    The engine belt needs to be replaced.

  • Example

    She won the championship belt in boxing.

  • Example

    The conveyor belt moves the products along the assembly line.

belt Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with belt

  • unfair or unethical

    Example

    His comments were below the belt and hurtful.

  • tighten one's belt

    to live on less money than before

    Example

    After losing his job, he had to tighten his belt and cut back on expenses.

  • to sing loudly and forcefully

    Example

    She belted out the national anthem at the game.

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Summary: belt in Brief

A 'belt' [belt] is a strip of material worn around the waist to hold in clothes or carry weapons. It can also refer to a continuous band used to transmit motion and power within a pulley system. Examples include 'He wore a belt with his jeans.' and 'The conveyor belt moves the products along the assembly line.' Phrases like 'below the belt' denote unfairness, 'tighten one's belt' means to live on less money, and 'belt out' means to sing loudly.

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