belt

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UK /belt/
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a strip of leather or other material worn around the waist or over the shoulder to support clothes or carry weapons or other articles

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He tightened his belt after losing weight.
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She wore a stylish leather belt with her dress.
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a continuous band of material in a machine that is used for moving or carrying things or for transmitting power

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The conveyor belt moved the packages to the loading dock.
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The fan is driven by a rubber belt.
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3.

a region or strip of land having a specified characteristic or use

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The industrial belt of the city is located near the river.
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The corn belt is a region of the Midwestern United States where corn is the predominant crop.
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fasten with a belt

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He belted his robe tightly around him.
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Make sure to belt yourself in before we start driving.
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2.

sing (a song) or play (a musical instrument) loudly and forcefully

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She really belted out that high note.
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The band belted out their greatest hits.
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