BELT
Definition of BELT
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A band worn around the waist to hold clothing to one's body (usually pants), hold weapons (such as a gun or sword), or serve as a decorative piece of clothing.
"As part of the act, the fat clown's belt broke, causing his pants to fall down."
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A band used as a restraint for safety purposes, such as a seat belt.
"Keep your belt fastened; this is going to be quite a bumpy ride."
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A band that is used in a machine to help transfer motion or power.
"The motor had a single belt that snaked its way back and forth around a variety of wheels."
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To encircle.
"The small town was belted by cornfields in all directions."
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To fasten a belt on.
"Edgar belted himself in and turned the car's ignition."
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To invest (a person) with a belt as part of a formal ceremony such as knighthood.
Source: Wiktionary
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