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belt

(b/E/lt )

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found(noun.location)

Example:
A belt of high pressure.

source: wordnet30
a vigorous blow(noun.event)

Synonym:
bang, bash, knock, smash

source: wordnet30
a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)(noun.object)

Synonym:
swath

source: wordnet30
ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
belt ammunition, belted ammunition

source: wordnet30
the act of hitting vigorously(noun.act)

Synonym:
knock, rap, whack, whang

source: wordnet30
That which engirdles a person or thing; a band or girdle; as, a lady's belt; a sword belt.(noun)

source: webster1913

sing loudly and forcefully(verb.creation)

Synonym:
belt out

source: wordnet30
deliver a blow to(verb.contact)

Example:
He belted his opponent.

source: wordnet30
fasten with a belt(verb.contact)

Example:
Belt your trousers.

Antonym:
unbelt

source: wordnet30
To encircle with, or as with, a belt; to encompass; to surround.(verb)

source: webster1913

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