Belt meaning

What does “belt” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“belt” is a noun and verb with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys.

belt

noun

  1. endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

  2. a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)

  3. an elongated region where a specific condition or characteristic is found

    “a belt of high pressure”

  4. a vigorous blow

    “the sudden knock floored him”

    “he took a bash right in his face”

  5. a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing)

    Synonymsswath
  6. ammunition (usually of small caliber) loaded in flexible linked strips for use in a machine gun

  7. the act of hitting vigorously

    “he gave the table a whack”

verb

  1. sing loudly and forcefully

    Synonymsbelt out
  2. deliver a blow to

    “He belted his opponent”

  3. fasten with a belt

    “belt your trousers”

    Oppositesunbelt

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University