belly

US /ˈbel.i/
UK /ˈbel.i/
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the front part of the human body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels or the stomach itself

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He rubbed his belly after a big meal.
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The baby had a round little belly.
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the underside of an animal's body

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The snake slithered on its belly.
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The dog rolled over and exposed its soft belly.
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the swollen or protruding part of something

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The belly of the ship was filled with cargo.
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The archer drew the bowstring to the belly of the bow.
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to swell or protrude

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The sails bellied out in the strong wind.
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His stomach began to belly after eating too much.
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