belt

belt · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A strip of leather or other material worn around the waist.

  2. 2.

    A continuous band used in machinery.

  3. 3.

    A region or area with distinctive characteristics.

  4. 4.

    A hard blow.

  5. 5.

    Fasten with a belt; strike forcefully.

Forms

plural: belts

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    below the belt — Unfair; against the rules.
  • •
    belt and suspenders — Extra precautions; redundant safety measures.
  • •
    tighten one's belt — Reduce spending; live more frugally.
  • •
    under one's belt — Successfully completed; as experience.
  • •
    belt out — Sing loudly and forcefully.

Related words

See also: belts, buckle, strap
Synonyms: band, girdle, sash, strap

Etymology

From Old English belt, from Proto-Germanic baltijaz, from Latin balteus ("girdle, sword belt").